Tecno Camon 20 Pro 5G Vs Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G: Specs, Display, Features, Compared

Tecno recently launched the Tecno Camon 20 series, which includes the Camon 20, Camon 20 Pro, and Camon 20 Pro 5G. Xiaomi has been steadily launching smartphones under the Redmi Note 12 series.

Tecno has been gradually entering the midrange Android smartphone segment, while Xiaomi has a firm presence in the market. Let's compare the specifications and features of Tecno Camon 20 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G to see which one could be a better choice.

Tecno Camon 20 Pro 5G Vs Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G: Display

The Tecno Camon 20 Pro 5G features a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The screen has a 2400 x 1080 pixels resolution and 480 DPI screen density. Incidentally, the Tecno smartphone has an under-display fingerprint scanner.

The Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G features a 6.67" Full HD+ "Pro" AMOLED Display. The 1080p screen has an adaptive refresh rate of up to 120Hz and a touch sampling rate of 240Hz. The screen's peak brightness is 900 nits, supports HDR10+, and has a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 5.

Tecno Camon 20 Pro 5G Vs Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G: Performance

The Tecno Camon 20 Pro 5G is one of the first smartphones to be powered by a 6nm MediaTek Dimensity 8050 SoC. Although the chipset appears to be new, some reports suggest it could be a rebadged Dimensity 1300. It is paired with 8GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage.

Xiaomi has embedded a 6nm MediaTek Dimensity 1080 chipset in the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G and paired it with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB UFS 2.2 internal storage. There are other variants with either 6GB or 8GB RAM, which pack 128GB or 256GB of internal storage.

The chipsets powering both smartphones have modems that are capable of latching on to the 5G networks in India. However, the Redmi smartphone's Dimensity 1080 appears to be a slightly better performer in comparison. Moreover, there are plenty of RAM + storage variants of the Redmi smartphone.

Tecno Camon 20 Pro 5G Vs Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G: Cameras

The Camon 20 Pro 5G features a triple camera setup on the back, headlined by a 64MP main camera with OIS (Optical Image Stabilization). It is paired with a 2MP macro lens and a 2MP depth sensor. There's a 32MP front-facing camera for selfies, video calls, and face unlock.

The Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has a triple camera setup on the back, headlined by a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary sensor with OIS support. The 8MP ultrawide and 2MP depth camera sensor complete the rear imaging hardware. There's a 16MP front-facing camera for selfies, video calls, and face unlock.

Tecno Camon 20 Pro 5G Vs Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G: Battery

The Tecno Camon 20 Pro 5G is powered by a 5000mAh battery, which supports 33W wired fast charging. The Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has a 5000mAh battery, which supports 67W wired fast charging.

While both smartphones have similar capacity batteries, the Redmi device can recharge at twice the speed as that of the Tecno smartphone. Battery endurance, however, will largely depend on usage patterns.

Tecno Camon 20 Pro 5G Vs Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G: Which One To Buy?

Techno has done a commendable job designing and building the Tecno Camon 20 Pro 5G. It competes with the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G in nearly every aspect.

Both smartphones have 1080p AMOLED displays with 120Hz refresh rate, pack 5000mAh batteries, sports triple rear camera setups, and even have ample RAM and internal storage. Simply put, only the sale price of the two smartphones can determine a winner.