Tecno Camon 12 Pro vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Tecno Camon 12 Pro (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 30S leads — 54/100 vs 25/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 30S has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 16 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 177,554); the ZTE Axon 30S has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Camon 12 Pro doesn't; the Tecno Camon 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (161g vs 189g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Camon 12 Pro
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Tecno Camon 12 Pro better?
- Lighter: 161g vs 189g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 67/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 3500 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (33/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Camon 12 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 29 points higher (54/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (61/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (43/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (33/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (61/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (43/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (33/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 12 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (84/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Camon 12 Pro | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 55W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); HIOS 5.5 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 158.6×75.5×7.8 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 161 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Tecno Camon 12 Pro
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Tecno Camon 12 Pro
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Camon 12 Pro
- 3500 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Camon 12 Pro and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 30S leads Tecno Camon 12 Pro by 82.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (61/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (43/100 vs 19/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (33/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 12 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (84/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 12 Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro by 29 points (54/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 12 Pro and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Tecno Camon 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 12 Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (43/100 vs 19/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 12 Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 12 Pro over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.