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TECNO SPARK 30C vs Xiaomi 12

TECNO SPARK 30C
34.9Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 12

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 12

$749

50.9Inno Score
21.8Performance43.2
50.5Display47.7
29Camera47
38.8Battery62.5
46.7Features65.3
3 spec wins — TECNO SPARK 30C6 spec wins — Xiaomi 12

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 12 wins this phone face-off, 50.9 to 34.9, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+24) and performance (+21). TECNO SPARK 30C 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 30C

  • 11% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12

  • Stronger performance score: 43 vs 22
  • Stronger camera score: 47 vs 29
  • Stronger battery score: 63 vs 39
  • Stronger features score: 65 vs 47
  • 300% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 8 MP

Display

Display comparison: TECNO SPARK 30C versus Xiaomi 12
SpecTECNO SPARK 30CXiaomi 12
Screen size6.67 ″+6%6.28 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDAMOLED
Resolution720x16002400x1080
Pixel density263 ppi419 ppi+59%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness—1,100 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: TECNO SPARK 30C versus Xiaomi 12
SpecTECNO SPARK 30CXiaomi 12
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G81Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu—1,150,000
Geekbench 6 (single)446Bottom 8%1,720+286%Top 40%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,386Bottom 6%4,300+210%Top 44%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128/256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage type—UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: TECNO SPARK 30C versus Xiaomi 12
SpecTECNO SPARK 30CXiaomi 12
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperture—f/1.9
Ultra-wide—13 MP
Max video—8K@24fps
Front camera8 MP32 MP+300%
OIS—Yes

Battery

Battery comparison: TECNO SPARK 30C versus Xiaomi 12
SpecTECNO SPARK 30CXiaomi 12
Capacity5,000 mAh+11%4,500 mAh
Wired charging18 W67 W+272%
Wireless charging—50 W

Design

Design comparison: TECNO SPARK 30C versus Xiaomi 12
SpecTECNO SPARK 30CXiaomi 12
Weight—180 g
Thickness—8.2 mm
IP ratingIP54—
Frame materialPlasticAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: TECNO SPARK 30C versus Xiaomi 12
SpecTECNO SPARK 30CXiaomi 12
5GNoYes
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth—5.2
NFC—Yes
USBUSB Type-CUSB-C 2.0
eSIM—No

Software

Software comparison: TECNO SPARK 30C versus Xiaomi 12
SpecTECNO SPARK 30CXiaomi 12
OS at launchHiOS 14 (Android 14)Android 12 (MIUI 13)
OS update pledge—3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: TECNO SPARK 30C versus Xiaomi 12
SpecTECNO SPARK 30CXiaomi 12
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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