Tecno Camon 40 Premier vs Xiaomi 12
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350, while the Xiaomi 12 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; launch prices were $450 and $750. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 64/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4500); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 1,322,176).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
Xiaomi 12
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 1322176
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 70W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $750
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1398
- Lighter: 180g vs 193g
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Camon 40 Premier vs the Xiaomi 12, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 9 points higher (73/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 70/100, Xiaomi 12 — 42/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Xiaomi 12 are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier are nearly equal (69/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1724757 | 1322176 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1398 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4313 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 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 | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | $750 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Camon 40 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 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 12
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Camon 40 Premier and Xiaomi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads Xiaomi 12 by 30.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Tecno Camon 40 Premier was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Xiaomi 12 are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (81/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier are nearly equal (69/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier or the Xiaomi 12?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier edges out the Xiaomi 12 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Xiaomi 12?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi 12 — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier or the Xiaomi 12?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 40 Premier over the Xiaomi 12?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for active users.