Samsung Galaxy A12 vs Tecno Camon 50 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy A12 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Tecno Camon 50 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate; launch prices were $180 and $320. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads — 65/100 vs 30/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 50 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Camon 50 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,059,715 vs 199,111); the Tecno Camon 50 Pro is thinner (7.8mm vs 8.9mm).
Samsung Galaxy A12
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $320
- Overall rating 30/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 1059715 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (59/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (92/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A12 vs the Tecno Camon 50 Pro, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro scores 35 points higher (65/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads (59/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads (64/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A12 — 28/100, Tecno Camon 50 Pro — 72/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (59/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (92/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (64/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (64/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A12 | Tecno Camon 50 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 1059715 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1208x2644 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16, up to 3 major Android upgrades, HIOS 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm | 162.4×77.0×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | — | |
| Launch price | $180 | $320 |
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2644
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy A12 and Tecno Camon 50 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A12 by 81.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $140. Samsung Galaxy A12 was $140 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (59/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (92/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (64/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (64/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A12 or the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
The Tecno Camon 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 by 35 points (65/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A12 and the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A12 or the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
The Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A12 or the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
The Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads on performance (59/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A12 over the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Camon 50 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.