Tecno Camon 12 Pro vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Tecno Camon 12 Pro (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads — 61/100 vs 24/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 16 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 156,818); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Camon 12 Pro doesn't; the Tecno Camon 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (161g vs 183g).
Tecno Camon 12 Pro
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Lighter: 161g vs 183g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 70/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 156818
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 3500 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 8/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (30/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Tecno Camon 12 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 37 points higher (61/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (30/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (63/100 vs 8/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (89/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (63/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (30/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 12 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 70/100).
| Specification | Tecno Camon 12 Pro | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 156818 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | — | |
| RAM | 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); HIOS 5.5 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 158.6×75.5×7.8 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 161 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Tecno Camon 12 Pro
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Tecno Camon 12 Pro
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Tecno Camon 12 Pro
- 3500 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Tecno Camon 12 Pro and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Tecno Camon 12 Pro by 86.0% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (63/100 vs 8/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (89/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (63/100 vs 19/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (30/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 12 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 70/100).
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 12 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro by 37 points (61/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 12 Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Tecno Camon 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 12 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 19/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 12 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on performance (63/100 vs 8/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 12 Pro over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Tecno Camon 12 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.