Tecno Camon 30 Pro vs Xiaomi 12
The Verdict
Comparing these two reveals dramatically different value propositions at different price points. The Camon 30 Pro undercuts the Xiaomi 12 by $400, yet delivers superior specs in several critical areas. Its 6.78-inch AMOLED display with 1300 nits brightness and 120Hz refresh rate significantly outperforms the Xiaomi's 6.28-inch panel at 1100 nits. The Camon's MediaTek Dimensity 8200 processor and 12GB RAM configuration handle daily tasks smoothly, though the Xiaomi's Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 maintains a performance edge for demanding apps. Camera performance favors the Tecno with its newer Sony IMX890 sensor and superior 50MP ultrawide, while the Xiaomi counters with 8K video recording and wireless charging at 50W. Battery capacity heavily favors Tecno at 5000mAh versus 4500mAh, though the Xiaomi charges slightly faster at 67W. Build quality leans toward Xiaomi with its Gorilla Glass Victus and aluminum frame versus Tecno's plastic construction. For budget-conscious buyers seeking excellent display quality and practical specs, the Camon 30 Pro delivers exceptional value. However, the Xiaomi 12 justifies its premium for those prioritizing wireless charging, processor performance, and premium materials. The Camon 30 Pro is the smarter purchase at its price point.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Tecno Camon 30 Pro if…
- →Sony IMX890 main sensor punches above its weight for the price
- →50MP front camera is excellent for selfie enthusiasts
- →70W fast charging is generous in the budget segment
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 Pro
Pros
- Sony IMX890 main sensor punches above its weight for the price
- 50MP front camera is excellent for selfie enthusiasts
- 70W fast charging is generous in the budget segment
- Thin and lightweight design at 7.9 mm and 190 g
- 12 GB RAM handles multitasking smoothly
Cons
- No real ultrawide camera — the 2MP depth sensor is useless
- HiOS software is heavily skinned with bloatware
- IP64 splash resistance is minimal protection
- Limited brand presence means fewer accessories and service centers
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 Pro | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (HiOS 14) | Android 12, MIUI 13 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 190 g | 180 g |
| Material | Plastic frame, glass back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus |
| IP rating | IP64 | No official rating |
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 74.9 x 7.9 mm | 152.7 x 69.9 x 8.16 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.9, OIS (Sony IMX890) | 50 MP, f/1.9, OIS (Sony IMX766) |
| Front camera | 50 MP, f/2.0, autofocus | 32 MP, f/2.45 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 2 MP, f/2.4, depth sensor | 13 MP, f/2.4 |
| Macro | — | 5 MP, f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Charging | 70W wired | 67W wired |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.28 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2436 x 1080 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1300 | 1100 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz + 3x2.5 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G610 MC6 | Adreno 730 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 | 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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