TECNO SPARK 30 Pro vs Xiaomi 12
28.9Performance43.2
50.1Display47.7
34.9Camera47
47.8Battery62.5
60Features65.3
6 spec wins — TECNO SPARK 30 Pro5 spec wins — Xiaomi 12
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 12 wins this phone face-off, 50.9 to 41.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+15) and performance (+14). TECNO SPARK 30 Pro still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the TECNO SPARK 30 Pro
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 55% higher Peak brightness: 1,700 nits vs 1,100 nits
- 11% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
- 10% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 8.2 mm
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 29
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 35
- Stronger battery score: 63 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
- 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
Display
| Spec | TECNO SPARK 30 Pro | 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 | 1,700 nits+55% | 1,100 nits |
Performance
| Spec | TECNO SPARK 30 Pro | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G100 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,150,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,720Top 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 4,300Top 44% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | TECNO SPARK 30 Pro | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+116% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | — | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 13 MP |
| Max video | — | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | — | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | TECNO SPARK 30 Pro | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+11% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 67 W+103% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | TECNO SPARK 30 Pro | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g | 180 g+4% |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm+10% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | — |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | TECNO SPARK 30 Pro | 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 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | TECNO SPARK 30 Pro | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (HiOS 14) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | — | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | TECNO SPARK 30 Pro | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |