Redmi 12 vs TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
21.1Performance28.9
45.1Display77.8
29Camera30.1
38.8Battery54.3
28Features60
1 spec wins — Redmi 128 spec wins — TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
TECNO SPARK 40 Pro wins this phone face-off, 47.1 to 31.7, pulling ahead mainly in display (+33) and features (+32). Redmi 12 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi 12
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Reasons to pick the TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 29 vs 21
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 45
- Stronger battery score: 54 vs 39
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 28
- 150% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 18 W
Display
| Spec | Redmi 12 | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.79 ″ | 6.78 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2460x1080 | 1224x2720 |
| Pixel density | 396 ppi | 440 ppi+11% |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz+60% |
| Peak brightness | — | 4,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 89.3 % |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 12 | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G88 | MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate |
| AnTuTu | 275,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 425Bottom 7% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,360Bottom 5% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 12 | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | — |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1440p@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP+63% |
| OIS | No | — |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 12 | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,200 mAh+4% |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 45 W+150% |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 12 | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g | 170 g+15% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 6.7 mm+18% |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 12 | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 12 | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 15 (HiOS 15) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 12 | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | — |