OnePlus 12 vs TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
63.5Performance46.7
75.5Display80.7
66Camera41.9
77.5Battery66.6
70.7Features86.7
6 spec wins — OnePlus 125 spec wins — TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
InnoReviews verdict
OnePlus 12 wins this phone face-off, 69.9 to 60.5, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+24) and performance (+17). TECNO POVA 8 Pro 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 47
- Stronger camera score: 66 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 78 vs 67
- 500% higher ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 8 MP
- 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
- Stronger display score: 81 vs 76
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 71
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 20% higher capacity: 6,500 mAh vs 5,400 mAh
- 19% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 9.2 mm
Display
| Spec | OnePlus 12 | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.82 ″+1% | 6.78 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1208x2644 |
| Pixel density | 510 ppi+19% | 429 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 4,500 nits | 4,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89.6 % | 93.2 %+4% |
Performance
| Spec | OnePlus 12 | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate |
| AnTuTu | 1,850,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,260Top 25% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,100Top 22% | — |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+33% | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | — |
Camera
| Spec | OnePlus 12 | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.6 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP+500% | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | — |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | — |
| Front camera | 32 MP+146% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | OnePlus 12 | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,400 mAh | 6,500 mAh+20% |
| Wired charging | 80 W+78% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 13 h | — |
Design
| Spec | OnePlus 12 | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 220 g | 189 g+14% |
| Thickness | 9.2 mm | 7.4 mm+19% |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP68/IP69K |
| Frame material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | OnePlus 12 | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | OnePlus 12 | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (OxygenOS 14) | HiOS 16 (Android 16) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | OnePlus 12 | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |