Tecno Camon 50 Pro vs Xiaomi 12
The Tecno Camon 50 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate, while the Xiaomi 12 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; launch prices were $320 and $750. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads — 65/100 vs 64/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 50 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the Xiaomi 12 is faster in AnTuTu (1,322,176 vs 1,059,715).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
Xiaomi 12
What makes Tecno Camon 50 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $320 vs $750
- Better camera (64/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (92/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1322176 vs 1059715
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3185
- Faster charging: 67W vs 45W
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 59/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Camon 50 Pro vs the Xiaomi 12, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro scores 1 points higher (65/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads (64/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Tecno Camon 50 Pro — 66/100, 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 Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (68/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro and the Xiaomi 12 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Camon 50 Pro | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1059715 | 1322176 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1061 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3185 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1208x2644 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 113 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 3 major Android upgrades, HIOS 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×77.0×7.8 mm | 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $320 | $750 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2644
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 12
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Camon 50 Pro and Xiaomi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12 leads Tecno Camon 50 Pro by 19.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $430. Tecno Camon 50 Pro was $430 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (68/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro and the Xiaomi 12 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 50 Pro or the Xiaomi 12?
The Tecno Camon 50 Pro edges out the Xiaomi 12 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 50 Pro and the Xiaomi 12?
The Tecno Camon 50 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Xiaomi 12 — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 50 Pro or the Xiaomi 12?
The Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 50 Pro or the Xiaomi 12?
The Xiaomi 12 leads on performance (68/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 50 Pro over the Xiaomi 12?
The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for active users.