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TECNO CAMON 40 vs Xiaomi 12

TECNO CAMON 40
46.7Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 12

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 12

$749

50.9Inno Score
28.9Performance43.2
60Display47.7
45.9Camera47
54.3Battery62.5
60Features65.3
3 spec wins — TECNO CAMON 404 spec wins — Xiaomi 12

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 12 wins this phone face-off, 50.9 to 46.7, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+14) and battery (+8). TECNO CAMON 40 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the TECNO CAMON 40

  • Stronger display score: 60 vs 48
  • 16% higher capacity: 5,200 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
  • 10% lower thickness: 7.3 mm vs 8.2 mm

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12

  • Stronger performance score: 43 vs 29
  • Stronger battery score: 63 vs 54
  • Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
  • 63% higher ultra-wide: 13 MP vs 8 MP
  • 49% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 45 W

Display

Display comparison: TECNO CAMON 40 versus Xiaomi 12
SpecTECNO CAMON 40Xiaomi 12
Screen size6.78 ″+8%6.28 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1080x24362400x1080
Pixel density393 ppi419 ppi+7%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness—1,100 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: TECNO CAMON 40 versus Xiaomi 12
SpecTECNO CAMON 40Xiaomi 12
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G100 UltimateSnapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu—1,150,000
Geekbench 6 (single)—1,720Top 40%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—4,300Top 44%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128/256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage type—UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: TECNO CAMON 40 versus Xiaomi 12
SpecTECNO CAMON 40Xiaomi 12
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperture—f/1.9
Ultra-wide8 MP13 MP+63%
Max video—8K@24fps
Front camera32 MP32 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: TECNO CAMON 40 versus Xiaomi 12
SpecTECNO CAMON 40Xiaomi 12
Capacity5,200 mAh+16%4,500 mAh
Wired charging45 W67 W+49%
Wireless charging—50 W

Design

Design comparison: TECNO CAMON 40 versus Xiaomi 12
SpecTECNO CAMON 40Xiaomi 12
Weight—180 g
Thickness7.3 mm+10%8.2 mm
IP ratingIP66—
Frame material—Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: TECNO CAMON 40 versus Xiaomi 12
SpecTECNO CAMON 40Xiaomi 12
5GNoYes
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth—5.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-CUSB-C 2.0
eSIM—No

Software

Software comparison: TECNO CAMON 40 versus Xiaomi 12
SpecTECNO CAMON 40Xiaomi 12
OS at launchHiOS 15 (Android 15)Android 12 (MIUI 13)
OS update pledge—3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: TECNO CAMON 40 versus Xiaomi 12
SpecTECNO CAMON 40Xiaomi 12
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jack—No

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