Tecno Camon 12 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Tecno Camon 12 Pro (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 25/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 16 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 177,554); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Camon 12 Pro doesn't; the Tecno Camon 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (161g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Camon 12 Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Tecno Camon 12 Pro better?
- Lighter: 161g vs 235g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 3500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Camon 12 Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 67 points higher (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (82/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (100/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (92/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (84/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Camon 12 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); HIOS 5.5 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.6×75.5×7.8 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 161 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Camon 12 Pro
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Camon 12 Pro
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Camon 12 Pro
- 3500 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Camon 12 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Tecno Camon 12 Pro by 96.4% 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 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (100/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (82/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (100/100 vs 19/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (92/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (84/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro by 67 points (92/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 12 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Tecno Camon 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 19/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 12 Pro over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.