Tecno Camon 12 Air vs Xiaomi 17
The Tecno Camon 12 Air (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 21/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 155,362); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Camon 12 Air doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Camon 12 Air
Xiaomi 17
What makes Tecno Camon 12 Air better?
- Lighter: 181g vs 191g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Camon 12 Air vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 66 points higher (87/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Air (95/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Air (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Air (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Air (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 12 Air is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Camon 12 Air | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); HIOS 5.5 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×76.1×8.2 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Camon 12 Air
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Camon 12 Air
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Camon 12 Air
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Camon 12 Air and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Tecno Camon 12 Air by 95.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Tecno Camon 12 Air
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Air (95/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Air (85/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Air (81/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Air (87/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 12 Air is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 12 Air or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Air by 66 points (87/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 12 Air and the Xiaomi 17?
The Tecno Camon 12 Air has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 12 Air or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 12 Air or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 12 Air over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.