realme 12 5G vs TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G
28.9Performance46.7
46.6Display81.7
33.9Camera31.6
52.5Battery67.2
86.7Features60
3 spec wins — realme 12 5G9 spec wins — TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G
InnoReviews verdict
TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G wins this phone face-off, 56.1 to 43.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+35) and performance (+18). realme 12 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the realme 12 5G
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 60
- 69% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 64 MP
Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 82 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 53
- 374% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 950 nits
- 63% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | realme 12 5G | TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.72 ″ | 6.78 ″+1% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1224x2720 |
| Pixel density | 392 ppi | 440 ppi+12% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 950 nits | 4,500 nits+374% |
| Screen-to-body | 86.5 % | 93.7 %+8% |
Performance
| Spec | realme 12 5G | TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 128/256GB |
Camera
| Spec | realme 12 5G | TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+69% | 64 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.75 | — |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | — |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP+63% |
| OIS | No | — |
Battery
| Spec | realme 12 5G | TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh+20% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 30 W |
Design
| Spec | realme 12 5G | TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g+4% | 195 g |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm+6% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP64 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 12 5G | TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C |
Software
| Spec | realme 12 5G | TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (realme UI 5.0) | HiOS 15 (Android 15) |
| OS update pledge | — | 1 years |
Audio
| Spec | realme 12 5G | TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | — |