Realme 12 Pro+ vs Tecno Camon 30 Premier
The Verdict
Both phones deliver solid value at $399, but they prioritize different strengths. Realme 12 Pro+ excels with a standout 3x periscope telephoto lens (64 MP f/2.6) that Camon 30 Premier lacks, plus the proven Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset offers reliable performance for most users. Camon 30 Premier counters with superior specs in several areas: brighter 1300-nit display versus 950 nits, faster 70W charging plus 15W wireless capability, higher 12GB RAM, and larger 512GB storage as standard. Its MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate trades slightly for raw multi-core speed but handles gaming competently. Camera versatility differs notably. Realme's 50MP main sensor (IMX882 f/1.8 OIS) pairs with an 8MP ultrawide, while Camon relies on a 50MP main (IMX890 f/1.69 OIS) and 50MP front camera that easily outmatches Realme's 32MP selfie sensor. For zoom photography enthusiasts, Realme's optical periscope zoom advantage is substantial. For everyday users prioritizing display quality, charging speed, and storage, Camon 30 Premier proves more compelling. Battery endurance should be comparable at 5000 mAh on both. Choose Realme 12 Pro+ if telephoto photography matters; pick Camon 30 Premier for superior display brightness, charging speeds, and baseline storage.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Realme 12 Pro+ if…
- →64 MP periscope 3x telephoto at sub-$400 pricing
- →Sony IMX882 main sensor delivers excellent photos
- →67W fast charging
Buy the Tecno Camon 30 Premier if…
- →Sony IMX890 main sensor and dual 50 MP cameras offer strong photography
- →Wireless charging support is rare at this price tier
- →12 GB RAM and 512 GB storage for the base model is generous
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Realme 12 Pro+
Pros
- 64 MP periscope 3x telephoto at sub-$400 pricing
- Sony IMX882 main sensor delivers excellent photos
- 67W fast charging
- IP65 water resistance
- Premium vegan leather back option
Cons
- Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 is not a performance flagship chip
- No wireless charging
- 8 MP ultrawide is disappointing
- Realme UI has bloatware and ads
- Only Wi-Fi 6 (no 6E or 7)
Tecno Camon 30 Premier
Pros
- Sony IMX890 main sensor and dual 50 MP cameras offer strong photography
- Wireless charging support is rare at this price tier
- 12 GB RAM and 512 GB storage for the base model is generous
- Dimensity 8200 Ultimate handles gaming and multitasking well
- 70W fast charging is quick for the 5000 mAh battery
Cons
- Tecno brand has limited presence in Western markets
- HiOS includes bloatware and advertisements
- No ultrawide camera limits versatility
- IP65 is not as protective as IP68
- After-sales and software support is uncertain long-term
Full Specifications
| Spec | Realme 12 Pro+ | Tecno Camon 30 Premier |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (Realme UI 5.0) | Android 14 (HiOS 14) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 195 g | 196 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back | Vegan leather back, aluminum frame |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP65 |
| Dimensions | 162.0 x 74.2 x 8.8 mm | 162.9 x 75.3 x 7.95 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Sony IMX882) | 50 MP, f/1.69, OIS, Sony IMX890 |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.4 | 50 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 64 MP, f/2.6, 3x periscope optical zoom | 50 MP, f/2.0, 2x zoom |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | — |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 67W SuperVOOC wired | 70W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.77 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2412 x 1080 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 950 | 1300 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.40 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz + 3x3.0 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Mali-G610 MC6 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
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