Tecno Camon 12 Pro vs Xiaomi 17
The Tecno Camon 12 Pro (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, 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 25/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 177,554); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Camon 12 Pro doesn't; the Tecno Camon 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (161g vs 191g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Camon 12 Pro
Xiaomi 17
What makes Tecno Camon 12 Pro better?
- Lighter: 161g vs 191g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Camon 12 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 62 points higher (87/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (95/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (81/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 12 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (84/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Camon 12 Pro | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 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 | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); HIOS 5.5 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.6×75.5×7.8 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 161 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Camon 12 Pro
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Camon 12 Pro
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Camon 12 Pro
- 3500 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 Pro and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Tecno Camon 12 Pro by 94.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Camon 12 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (95/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (85/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (81/100 vs 19/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (87/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 12 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (84/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro by 62 points (87/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 12 Pro and the Xiaomi 17?
The Tecno Camon 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 19/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 12 Pro 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.