Tecno Camon 30 Premier vs Xiaomi 12
The Tecno Camon 30 Premier (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate, while the Xiaomi 12 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier leads — 69/100 vs 64/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 30 Premier has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Xiaomi 12 is faster in AnTuTu (1,322,176 vs 1,240,821); the Xiaomi 12 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Camon 30 Premier
Xiaomi 12
What makes Tecno Camon 30 Premier better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4207 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 70W vs 67W
- Better camera (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1322176 vs 1240821
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1256
- Lighter: 180g vs 210g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Camon 30 Premier vs the Xiaomi 12, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier scores 5 points higher (69/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier leads (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Tecno Camon 30 Premier are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier and the Xiaomi 12 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Tecno Camon 30 Premier are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 30 Premier (69/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Camon 30 Premier | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1240821 | 1322176 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1256 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4207 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 70W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 113 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HIOS 14 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.7×76.2×7.9 mm | 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | — | $750 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Camon 30 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Tecno Camon 30 Premier
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Camon 30 Premier
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Camon 30 Premier and Xiaomi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12 leads Tecno Camon 30 Premier by 6.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Tecno Camon 30 Premier
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Tecno Camon 30 Premier are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier and the Xiaomi 12 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (81/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Tecno Camon 30 Premier are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 30 Premier (69/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 30 Premier or the Xiaomi 12?
The Tecno Camon 30 Premier edges out the Xiaomi 12 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 30 Premier and the Xiaomi 12?
The Tecno Camon 30 Premier has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Xiaomi 12 — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 30 Premier or the Xiaomi 12?
The Tecno Camon 30 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 30 Premier over the Xiaomi 12?
The Tecno Camon 30 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for active users.