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OPPO Reno12 5G vs TECNO POVA Curve 5G

WINNER
OPPO Reno12 5G
52.2Inno Score
VS
TECNO POVA Curve 5G
45.6Inno Score
46.7Performance32.1
54.1Display60.9
45.9Camera31.6
61Battery57.2
60Features60
6 spec wins — OPPO Reno12 5G7 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 5G

InnoReviews verdict

OPPO Reno12 5G wins this phone face-off, 52.2 to 45.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+15) and camera (+14). TECNO POVA Curve 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the OPPO Reno12 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 47 vs 32
  • Stronger camera score: 46 vs 32
  • Stronger battery score: 61 vs 57
  • 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
  • 78% higher Wired charging: 80 W vs 45 W

Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Curve 5G

  • Stronger display score: 61 vs 54
  • 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 10% higher capacity: 5,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh

Display

Display comparison: OPPO Reno12 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecOPPO Reno12 5GTECNO POVA Curve 5G
Screen size6.7 ″6.78 ″+1%
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution2412x10801080x2436
Pixel density394 ppi393 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness1,200 nits1,300 nits+8%
Screen-to-body93.2 %93.4 %

Performance

Performance comparison: OPPO Reno12 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecOPPO Reno12 5GTECNO POVA Curve 5G
ChipsetDimensity 7300-EnergyMediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate
AnTuTu—765,777Bottom 21%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)—233,134Bottom 11%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)—107,198Bottom 24%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)—157,750Bottom 27%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)—267,695Bottom 35%
Geekbench 6 (single)—1,044Bottom 37%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—3,160Bottom 43%
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options256GB / 512GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: OPPO Reno12 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecOPPO Reno12 5GTECNO POVA Curve 5G
Main camera50 MP64 MP+28%
Main aperturef/1.8—
Ultra-wide8 MP—
Max video4K@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera32 MP+146%13 MP
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: OPPO Reno12 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecOPPO Reno12 5GTECNO POVA Curve 5G
Capacity5,000 mAh5,500 mAh+10%
Wired charging80 W+78%45 W

Design

Design comparison: OPPO Reno12 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecOPPO Reno12 5GTECNO POVA Curve 5G
Weight177 g+6%189 g
Thickness7.6 mm7.5 mm+2%
IP rating—IP64
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: OPPO Reno12 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecOPPO Reno12 5GTECNO POVA Curve 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6—
Bluetooth5.45.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-CUSB Type-C 2.0

Software

Software comparison: OPPO Reno12 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecOPPO Reno12 5GTECNO POVA Curve 5G
OS at launchAndroid 14 (ColorOS 14.1)HiOS 15 (Android 15)
OS update pledge—1 years

Audio

Audio comparison: OPPO Reno12 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecOPPO Reno12 5GTECNO POVA Curve 5G
Stereo speakers—Yes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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