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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A12
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy A12 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $320
- Overall rating 30/100
What makes Tecno Camon 50 Pro better?
- 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)
Comparison verdict
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 — 26/100, Tecno Camon 50 Pro — 66/100; 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 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).
Specs comparison
| 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 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2644
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $140. Samsung Galaxy A12 was $140 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
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).
Frequently asked questions
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?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Tecno Camon 50 Pro (92/100 vs 32/100).