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Redmi Note 12 (4G) vs TECNO SPARK 40 Pro

Redmi Note 12 (4G)
35.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
47.1Inno Score
26.2Performance28.9
46.9Display77.8
30.1Camera30.1
47.8Battery54.3
28Features60
0 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)9 spec wins — TECNO SPARK 40 Pro

InnoReviews verdict

TECNO SPARK 40 Pro wins this phone face-off, 47.1 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+32) and display (+31). Redmi Note 12 (4G) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 (4G)

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Reasons to pick the TECNO SPARK 40 Pro

  • Stronger display score: 78 vs 47
  • Stronger battery score: 54 vs 48
  • Stronger features score: 60 vs 28
  • 275% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 1,200 nits
  • 36% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 33 W

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
Screen size6.67 ″6.78 ″+2%
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution2400x10801224x2720
Pixel density395 ppi440 ppi+11%
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness1,200 nits4,500 nits+275%
Screen-to-body—89.3 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
ChipsetSnapdragon 685MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate
AnTuTu470,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)470Bottom 9%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,500Bottom 8%—
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2—

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8—
Ultra-wide8 MP—
Max video1080p@30fps1440p@30fps
Front camera13 MP13 MP
OISNo—

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
Capacity5,000 mAh5,200 mAh+4%
Wired charging33 W45 W+36%

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
Weight184 g170 g+8%
Thickness7.9 mm6.7 mm+15%
IP ratingIP53IP64
Frame materialPlastic—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
5GNoNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth5.1—
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNo—

Software

Software comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
OS at launchAndroid 13 (MIUI 14)Android 15 (HiOS 15)
OS update pledge2 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYes—

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