Samsung Galaxy A12 vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Samsung Galaxy A12 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350; launch prices were $180 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 30/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 199,111); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is thinner (7.7mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A12
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Samsung Galaxy A12 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $450
- Overall rating 30/100
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 193g vs 205g
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A12 vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 43 points higher (73/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (70/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A12 — 26/100, Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 70/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (70/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (81/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Samsung Galaxy A12 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (66/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A12 | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 70W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | — | Android 15 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A12 and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads Samsung Galaxy A12 by 88.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $270. Samsung Galaxy A12 was $270 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (70/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (81/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Samsung Galaxy A12 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (66/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A12 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 by 43 points (73/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A12 and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A12 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A12 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (70/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A12 over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.