Tecno Camon 30 Premier vs Redmi Note 12 Pro+
The Verdict
Both phones deliver solid mid-range experiences, but they prioritize different strengths. Camon 30 Premier features a brighter 1300-nit AMOLED display, faster MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate processor, and a more versatile camera system with 50MP telephoto zoom and 50MP selfie. Its 15W wireless charging and vegan leather design add premium touches. Redmi Note 12 Pro+ compensates with a massive 200MP main sensor, faster 120W wired charging, and lower price point. However, its display peaks at 900 nits, older Android 12 software, and weaker processor hold it back. For pure specs and refinement, Camon 30 Premier wins with better performance, brighter display, and more complete features. Choose Redmi Note 12 Pro+ only if megapixel count and fast charging matter most and budget is critical.
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 Redmi Note 12 Pro+ if…
- →200 MP main sensor is a headline spec at this price
- →120W charging is exceptionally fast for the segment
- →OIS on the main camera aids low-light stability
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
Redmi Note 12 Pro+
Pros
- 200 MP main sensor is a headline spec at this price
- 120W charging is exceptionally fast for the segment
- OIS on the main camera aids low-light stability
- 120Hz AMOLED display
- NFC included
Cons
- Dimensity 1080 is a mid-range chip, not flagship
- Heavy at 210 g
- No wireless charging
- 8 MP ultrawide is mediocre
- MIUI ads in some regions
Full Specifications
| Spec | Tecno Camon 30 Premier | Redmi Note 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (HiOS 14) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 196 g | 210 g |
| Material | Vegan leather back, aluminum frame | Plastic back, aluminum frame |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP53 |
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 75.3 x 7.95 mm | 162.9 x 76.0 x 8.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.69, OIS, Sony IMX890 | 200 MP, f/1.65, OIS |
| Front camera | 50 MP, f/2.0 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 50 MP, f/2.0, 2x zoom | — |
| Ultrawide | — | 8 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 70W wired | 120W HyperCharge wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.77 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1300 | 900 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz + 3x3.0 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G610 MC6 | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| 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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