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TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+ vs Xiaomi 12

TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+
48.5Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 12

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 12

$749

50.9Inno Score
28.9Performance43.2
79.4Display47.7
30.1Camera47
59.6Battery62.5
60Features65.3
7 spec wins — TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+5 spec wins — Xiaomi 12

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 12 wins this phone face-off, 50.9 to 48.5, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+17) and performance (+14). TECNO SPARK 40 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 40 Pro+

  • Stronger display score: 79 vs 48
  • 309% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 1,100 nits
  • 21% lower thickness: 6.5 mm vs 8.2 mm
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 16% higher capacity: 5,200 mAh vs 4,500 mAh

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12

  • Stronger performance score: 43 vs 29
  • Stronger camera score: 47 vs 30
  • Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
  • 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
  • 67% higher Wireless charging: 50 W vs 30 W

Display

Display comparison: TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+ versus Xiaomi 12
SpecTECNO SPARK 40 Pro+Xiaomi 12
Screen size6.78 ″+8%6.28 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1224x27202400x1080
Pixel density440 ppi+5%419 ppi
Refresh rate144 Hz+20%120 Hz
Peak brightness4,500 nits+309%1,100 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+ versus Xiaomi 12
SpecTECNO SPARK 40 Pro+Xiaomi 12
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G200Snapdragon 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 SPARK 40 Pro+ versus Xiaomi 12
SpecTECNO SPARK 40 Pro+Xiaomi 12
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperture—f/1.9
Ultra-wide—13 MP
Max video—8K@24fps
Front camera13 MP32 MP+146%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+ versus Xiaomi 12
SpecTECNO SPARK 40 Pro+Xiaomi 12
Capacity5,200 mAh+16%4,500 mAh
Wired charging45 W67 W+49%
Wireless charging30 W50 W+67%

Design

Design comparison: TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+ versus Xiaomi 12
SpecTECNO SPARK 40 Pro+Xiaomi 12
Weight160 g+11%180 g
Thickness6.5 mm+21%8.2 mm
IP ratingIP64—
Frame material—Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+ versus Xiaomi 12
SpecTECNO SPARK 40 Pro+Xiaomi 12
5GNoYes
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth—5.2
NFCYesYes
USB—USB-C 2.0
eSIM—No

Software

Software comparison: TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+ versus Xiaomi 12
SpecTECNO SPARK 40 Pro+Xiaomi 12
OS at launchHiOS 15.1 (Android 15)Android 12 (MIUI 13)
OS update pledge—3 years

Audio

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

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