realme 12+ 5G vs TECNO POVA 7 5G
25.3Performance32.6
53.4Display56.8
42.6Camera30.1
67.9Battery61.9
60Features60
10 spec wins — realme 12+ 5G6 spec wins — TECNO POVA 7 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: realme 12+ 5G scores 46.4 against 45.5 for TECNO POVA 7 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — realme 12+ 5G edges ahead in camera and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the realme 12+ 5G
- Stronger camera score: 43 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 68 vs 62
- 122% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 900 nits
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 2 years vs 1 years
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA 7 5G
- Stronger performance score: 33 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 53
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 20% higher capacity: 6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- 14% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 2,701 vs 2,363
Display
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | TECNO POVA 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.78 ″+2% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LCD |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2460 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 396 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+122% | 900 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 87.3 % | 91.2 %+4% |
Performance
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | TECNO POVA 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate |
| AnTuTu | — | 825,080Bottom 29% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 315,046Bottom 29% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 108,324Bottom 26% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 142,983Bottom 15% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 258,727Bottom 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 944+2%Bottom 26% | 930Bottom 24% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,363Bottom 25% | 2,701+14%Bottom 28% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | TECNO POVA 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.6 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+23% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | TECNO POVA 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh+20% |
| Wired charging | 67 W+49% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 13 h | — |
Design
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | TECNO POVA 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+8% | 207 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+12% | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | TECNO POVA 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C |
Software
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | TECNO POVA 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (realme UI 5.0) | HiOS 15 (Android 15) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years+100% | 1 years |
Audio
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | TECNO POVA 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |