Category Breakdown
Tecno Camon 20s Pro 5G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery
Performance
89.192.1
Camera
92.294.5
Display
84.192.2
Battery
33.729.8
Build
0.278.7
Connectivity
69.887.8
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
66.976.3
Summary
- The Tecno Camon 20s Pro 5G features a lightweight design at 193g and a slim profile, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery is slightly heavier at 207.5g with a glass and aluminum build.
- Both phones have a 6.67-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate, but the Redmi Note 12 offers superior HDR support with Dolby Vision and HDR10+.
- In terms of performance, the Camon 20s Pro is powered by the Dimensity 8020 chipset, while the Redmi Note 12 utilizes the Dimensity 1080, both providing solid multitasking capabilities.
- The camera system on the Redmi Note 12 is more advanced with a 200 MP main sensor compared to the Camon’s 64 MP, although both support OIS and 4K video recording.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Camon at 5000mAh, but the Redmi Note 12 supports significantly faster charging at 210W.
- Software-wise, the Camon runs on Android 13 with HIOS 13, while the Redmi Note 12 operates on Android 12 with MIUI 13.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Tecno Camon 20s Pro 5G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery
General
Release Date
2023, November 17
2022, October 27
Announced
2023, November 17
2022, October 27
Description
N/A
Also known as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery edition, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer
Display
Size
6.67"
6.67"
Type
AMOLED, 120Hz
OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ), 900 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 8020 (6 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 1080 (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G77 MC9
Mali-G68 MC4
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP, f/1.7, (wide), 1/1.7", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.4", 0.56µm, PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/1.9, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
Ring-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
32 MP, f/2.5, 24mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
16 MP, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, HDR
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
4300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 4300 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired
210W wired, PD3.0, 66% in 5 min, 100% in 9 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
162.7 x 75.9 x 7.8 mm (6.41 x 2.99 x 0.31 in)
162.9 x 76 x 9 mm (6.41 x 2.99 x 0.35 in)
Weight
193 g
207.5 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Dark Welkin, Serenity Blue
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 13, HIOS 13
Android 12, MIUI 13
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

