realme 12 5G vs TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
28.9Performance46.7
46.6Display75.9
33.9Camera30.1
52.5Battery71.3
86.7Features44
4 spec wins — realme 12 5G7 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
InnoReviews verdict
TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G wins this phone face-off, 53.9 to 43.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+29) and battery (+19). 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 camera score: 34 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 44
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 76 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 71 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 Curve 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.72 ″ | 6.78 ″+1% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2364 |
| Pixel density | 392 ppi+2% | 383 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 950 nits | 4,500 nits+374% |
| Screen-to-body | 86.5 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | realme 12 5G | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 12 5G | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+116% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.75 | f/1.8 |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1440p@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP+63% |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | realme 12 5G | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 8,000 mAh+60% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | realme 12 5G | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g+4% | 195 g |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm | 7.4 mm+4% |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP64 |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 12 5G | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
Software
| Spec | realme 12 5G | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (realme UI 5.0) | Android 16 (HiOS 16) |
| OS update pledge | — | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | realme 12 5G | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | — |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |