OnePlus 12 vs Tecno Pova 8 5G
63.5Performance32.4
75.5Display56.5
66Camera30.1
77.5Battery81.9
70.7Features60
12 spec wins — OnePlus 125 spec wins — Tecno Pova 8 5G
InnoReviews verdict
OnePlus 12 wins this phone face-off, 69.9 to 49.4, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+36) and performance (+31). Tecno Pova 8 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the OnePlus 12
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 32
- Stronger display score: 76 vs 57
- Stronger camera score: 66 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 71 vs 60
- 374% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 950 nits
Reasons to pick the Tecno Pova 8 5G
- Stronger battery score: 82 vs 78
- 48% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 5,400 mAh
- 31% higher Active use endurance: 17 h vs 13 h
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | OnePlus 12 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.82 ″+1% | 6.76 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2344 |
| Pixel density | 510 ppi+34% | 382 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 4,500 nits+374% | 950 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89.6 % | 91.4 %+2% |
Performance
| Spec | OnePlus 12 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 |
| AnTuTu | 1,850,000+128% | 811,323 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,260+126%Top 25% | 1,001Bottom 30% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,100+144%Top 22% | 2,914Bottom 36% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 99 %Top 35% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | OnePlus 12 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.6 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP | — |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | — |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 1440p@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+146% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | OnePlus 12 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,400 mAh | 8,000 mAh+48% |
| Wired charging | 80 W+78% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 13 h | 17 h+31% |
Design
| Spec | OnePlus 12 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 220 g+2% | 225 g |
| Thickness | 9.2 mm | 8.8 mm+4% |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | OnePlus 12 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | OnePlus 12 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (OxygenOS 14) | Android 16 (HiOS 16) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years+100% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | OnePlus 12 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |