Tecno Camon 12 vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Tecno Camon 12 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 22/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 177,554); the Vivo iQOO 13 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Camon 12 doesn't; the Tecno Camon 12 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Camon 12
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Tecno Camon 12 better?
- Lighter: 170g vs 207g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Camon 12 vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 62 points higher (84/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (78/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (73/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (75/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Camon 12 | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); HIOS 5.5 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.0×75.8×8.2 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | $650 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Camon 12
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Tecno Camon 12
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Camon 12
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Camon 12 and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Tecno Camon 12 by 94.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Camon 12
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (91/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (99/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (78/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (73/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (75/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 12 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 by 62 points (84/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 12 and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Tecno Camon 12 has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 12 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 12 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 12 over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.