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TECNO SPARK 50 5G vs Xiaomi 12

TECNO SPARK 50 5G
43.5Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 12

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 12

$749

50.9Inno Score
28.9Performance43.2
48.5Display47.7
29Camera47
66.6Battery62.5
60Features65.3
4 spec wins — TECNO SPARK 50 5G5 spec wins — Xiaomi 12

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 12 wins this phone face-off, 50.9 to 43.5, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+18) and performance (+14). TECNO SPARK 50 5G 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 50 5G

  • Stronger battery score: 67 vs 63
  • 44% higher capacity: 6,500 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
  • 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 29
  • Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
  • 300% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 8 MP
  • 64% higher Pixel density: 419 ppi vs 256 ppi

Display

Display comparison: TECNO SPARK 50 5G versus Xiaomi 12
SpecTECNO SPARK 50 5GXiaomi 12
Screen size6.78 ″+8%6.28 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDAMOLED
Resolution720x15762400x1080
Pixel density256 ppi419 ppi+64%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness—1,100 nits
Screen-to-body84.2 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: TECNO SPARK 50 5G versus Xiaomi 12
SpecTECNO SPARK 50 5GXiaomi 12
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6400Snapdragon 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 typeUFS 2.2UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: TECNO SPARK 50 5G versus Xiaomi 12
SpecTECNO SPARK 50 5GXiaomi 12
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.9f/1.9
Ultra-wide—13 MP
Max video1080p@30fps8K@24fps
Front camera8 MP32 MP+300%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: TECNO SPARK 50 5G versus Xiaomi 12
SpecTECNO SPARK 50 5GXiaomi 12
Capacity6,500 mAh+44%4,500 mAh
Wired charging45 W67 W+49%
Wireless charging—50 W

Design

Design comparison: TECNO SPARK 50 5G versus Xiaomi 12
SpecTECNO SPARK 50 5GXiaomi 12
Weight210 g180 g+14%
Thickness8.2 mm8.2 mm
IP ratingIP64—
Frame material—Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: TECNO SPARK 50 5G versus Xiaomi 12
SpecTECNO SPARK 50 5GXiaomi 12
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.45.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIM—No

Software

Software comparison: TECNO SPARK 50 5G versus Xiaomi 12
SpecTECNO SPARK 50 5GXiaomi 12
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HiOS 16)Android 12 (MIUI 13)
OS update pledge—3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: TECNO SPARK 50 5G versus Xiaomi 12
SpecTECNO SPARK 50 5GXiaomi 12
Stereo speakers—Yes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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