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TECNO SPARK 40 Pro vs Xiaomi 12

TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
47.1Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 12

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 12

$749

50.9Inno Score
28.9Performance43.2
77.8Display47.7
30.1Camera47
54.3Battery62.5
60Features65.3
7 spec wins — TECNO SPARK 40 Pro3 spec wins — Xiaomi 12

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 12 wins this phone face-off, 50.9 to 47.1, 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: 78 vs 48
  • 309% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 1,100 nits
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 18% lower thickness: 6.7 mm vs 8.2 mm
  • 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 battery score: 63 vs 54
  • Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
  • 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP

Display

Display comparison: TECNO SPARK 40 Pro versus Xiaomi 12
SpecTECNO SPARK 40 ProXiaomi 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
Screen-to-body89.3 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: TECNO SPARK 40 Pro versus Xiaomi 12
SpecTECNO SPARK 40 ProXiaomi 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 SPARK 40 Pro versus Xiaomi 12
SpecTECNO SPARK 40 ProXiaomi 12
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperture—f/1.9
Ultra-wide—13 MP
Max video1440p@30fps8K@24fps
Front camera13 MP32 MP+146%
OIS—Yes

Battery

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

Design

Design comparison: TECNO SPARK 40 Pro versus Xiaomi 12
SpecTECNO SPARK 40 ProXiaomi 12
Weight170 g+6%180 g
Thickness6.7 mm+18%8.2 mm
IP ratingIP64—
Frame material—Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: TECNO SPARK 40 Pro versus Xiaomi 12
SpecTECNO SPARK 40 ProXiaomi 12
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth—5.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIM—No

Software

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

Audio

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

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