Tecno Camon 12 vs Xiaomi 17
The Tecno Camon 12 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 22/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 177,554); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Camon 12 doesn't; the Tecno Camon 12 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 191g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Camon 12
Xiaomi 17
What makes Tecno Camon 12 better?
- Lighter: 170g vs 191g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Camon 12 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 65 points higher (87/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (95/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (81/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 12 is a bit better (75/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Camon 12 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); HIOS 5.5 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.0×75.8×8.2 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Camon 12
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Camon 12
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Camon 12
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Camon 12 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Tecno Camon 12 by 94.8% 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 Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (95/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (85/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (81/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (87/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 12 is a bit better (75/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 12 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 by 65 points (87/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 12 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Tecno Camon 12 has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 12 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 12 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 12 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.