Tecno Camon 12 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Tecno Camon 12 Pro (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads — 70/100 vs 25/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 16 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 177,554); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Camon 12 Pro doesn't; the Tecno Camon 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (161g vs 204g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Camon 12 Pro
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Tecno Camon 12 Pro better?
- Lighter: 161g vs 204g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3500 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Camon 12 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 45 points higher (70/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (68/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (68/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (80/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (86/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (84/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Camon 12 Pro | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 65W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); HIOS 5.5 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 158.6×75.5×7.8 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 161 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Tecno Camon 12 Pro
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Tecno Camon 12 Pro
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Camon 12 Pro
- 3500 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Camon 12 Pro and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Tecno Camon 12 Pro by 86.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (68/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (80/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (86/100 vs 19/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (52/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (84/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 12 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro by 45 points (70/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 12 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Tecno Camon 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 12 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 19/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 12 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (68/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 12 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.