Tecno Camon 12 vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Tecno Camon 12 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 26/100 vs 9/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 64 MP.
Tecno Camon 12
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Lighter: 170g vs 173g
- Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 83/100)
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 16MP
- Better camera (37/100 vs 5/100)
- Longer battery life (30/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Tecno Camon 12 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 17 points higher (26/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (37/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (37/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Camon 12 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (87/100 vs 83/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Tecno Camon 12 | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 156818 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 44W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); HIOS 5.5 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 166.0×75.8×8.2 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 173 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Tecno Camon 12
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Camon 12
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Camon 12
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (37/100 vs 5/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (30/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Tecno Camon 12 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (87/100 vs 83/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 12 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably better than the Tecno Camon 12 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 12 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Tecno Camon 12 has a MobileRank rating of 9/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 12 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 5/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 12 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Tecno Camon 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.