Tecno Camon 12 Air vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Tecno Camon 12 Air (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 21/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 155,362); the Xiaomi 18 Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Camon 12 Air doesn't; the Tecno Camon 12 Air is noticeably lighter (181g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Camon 12 Air
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Tecno Camon 12 Air better?
- Lighter: 181g vs 219g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Camon 12 Air vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 65 points higher (86/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Air (99/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Air (79/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Air (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Air (75/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 12 Air and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Camon 12 Air | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); HIOS 5.5 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×76.1×8.2 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Camon 12 Air
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Tecno Camon 12 Air
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Camon 12 Air
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Camon 12 Air and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Tecno Camon 12 Air by 97.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Camon 12 Air
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Air (99/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Air (79/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Air (85/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Air (75/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 12 Air and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 12 Air or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Air by 65 points (86/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 12 Air and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Tecno Camon 12 Air has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 12 Air or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 12 Air or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 12 Air over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.