Tecno Camon 30 Premier vs Xiaomi 12
The Verdict
Comparing these mid-range flagships reveals distinct design philosophies. Tecno Camon 30 Premier delivers a larger 6.77-inch AMOLED display with superior 1300-nits peak brightness and 120Hz refresh, plus a more powerful MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate chipset with Mali-G610 MC6 GPU. Its triple camera setup includes a versatile 2x telephoto lens, complemented by 12GB RAM and robust 5000mAh battery with 70W charging. Xiaomi 12 emphasizes premium build quality with Gorilla Glass Victus, weighs 16 grams less at 180g, and features Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 for raw performance. However, its 4500mAh battery feels dated, though 50W wireless charging partially compensates. Camera versatility slightly favors Xiaomi with 8K video, but Tecno's brighter display and larger screen suit multimedia consumption better. At $399 versus $749, Tecno Camon 30 Premier offers exceptional value with newer specs and more practical everyday features.
Who Should Buy
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
Buy the Xiaomi 12 if…
- →Compact flagship at 6.28 inches
- →67W wired and 50W wireless charging
- →Good 50 MP main camera with OIS
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
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
Xiaomi 12
Pros
- Compact flagship at 6.28 inches
- 67W wired and 50W wireless charging
- Good 50 MP main camera with OIS
- Lightweight at 180 g
- Harman Kardon stereo speakers
Cons
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 runs hot
- No telephoto camera
- 13 MP ultrawide is weak
- No official IP rating
- MIUI 13 bloatware
Full Specifications
| Spec | Tecno Camon 30 Premier | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (HiOS 14) | Android 12, MIUI 13 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 196 g | 180 g |
| Material | Vegan leather back, aluminum frame | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus |
| IP rating | IP65 | No official rating |
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 75.3 x 7.95 mm | 152.7 x 69.9 x 8.16 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.69, OIS, Sony IMX890 | 50 MP, f/1.9, OIS (Sony IMX766) |
| Front camera | 50 MP, f/2.0 | 32 MP, f/2.45 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 50 MP, f/2.0, 2x zoom | — |
| Macro | — | 5 MP, f/2.4 |
| Ultrawide | — | 13 MP, f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Charging | 70W wired | 67W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.77 inches | 6.28 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1300 | 1100 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz + 3x3.0 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz + 3x2.5 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G610 MC6 | Adreno 730 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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