Tecno Camon 12 Pro vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Tecno Camon 12 Pro (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 25/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 16 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,420,808 vs 177,554); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Camon 12 Pro doesn't; the Tecno Camon 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (161g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Camon 12 Pro
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Tecno Camon 12 Pro better?
- Lighter: 161g vs 199g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1420808 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3500 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Camon 12 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 48 points higher (73/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (71/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (89/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (86/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (56/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (84/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Camon 12 Pro | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); HIOS 5.5 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 158.6×75.5×7.8 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 161 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Tecno Camon 12 Pro
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Tecno Camon 12 Pro
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Camon 12 Pro
- 3500 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Camon 12 Pro and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads Tecno Camon 12 Pro by 87.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (71/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (89/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (86/100 vs 19/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (56/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (84/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 12 Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro by 48 points (73/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 12 Pro and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Tecno Camon 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 12 Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 19/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 12 Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 12 Pro over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.