TECNO CAMON 30 vs Xiaomi 12
46.7Performance43.2
47.4Display47.7
49.8Camera47
59Battery62.5
60Features65.3
7 spec wins — TECNO CAMON 303 spec wins — Xiaomi 12
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: TECNO CAMON 30 scores 51.2 against 50.9 for Xiaomi 12. Pick by the categories that matter to you — TECNO CAMON 30 edges ahead in performance and camera, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the TECNO CAMON 30
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 43
- 56% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 32 MP
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 18% higher Peak brightness: 1,300 nits vs 1,100 nits
- 11% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12
- Stronger battery score: 63 vs 59
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
- Has 5G — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | TECNO CAMON 30 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″+8% | 6.28 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2436 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 393 ppi | 419 ppi+7% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits+18% | 1,100 nits |
Performance
| Spec | TECNO CAMON 30 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,150,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,720Top 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 4,300Top 44% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | TECNO CAMON 30 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 13 MP |
| Max video | — | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+56% | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | TECNO CAMON 30 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+11% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 70 W+4% | 67 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | TECNO CAMON 30 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 g | 180 g+4% |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm+6% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | TECNO CAMON 30 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | TECNO CAMON 30 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (HiOS 14) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | — | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | TECNO CAMON 30 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | — | No |