realme 12+ 5G vs Tecno Pova 8 5G
25.3Performance32.4
53.4Display56.5
42.6Camera30.1
67.9Battery81.9
60Features60
9 spec wins — realme 12+ 5G7 spec wins — Tecno Pova 8 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Tecno Pova 8 5G wins this phone face-off, 49.4 to 46.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+14) and performance (+7). 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: 43 vs 30
- 111% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 950 nits
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 49% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 45 W
- 23% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 13 MP
Reasons to pick the Tecno Pova 8 5G
- Stronger performance score: 32 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 53
- Stronger battery score: 82 vs 68
- 60% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- 31% higher Active use endurance: 17 h vs 13 h
Display
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.76 ″+1% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2344 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi+3% | 382 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+111% | 950 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 87.3 % | 91.4 %+5% |
Performance
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 |
| AnTuTu | — | 811,323 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 944Bottom 26% | 1,001+6%Bottom 30% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,363Bottom 25% | 2,914+23%Bottom 36% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 99 %Top 35% |
| 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 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 1440p@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+23% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 8,000 mAh+60% |
| Wired charging | 67 W+49% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 13 h | 17 h+31% |
Design
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+16% | 225 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+11% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | 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 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (realme UI 5.0) | Android 16 (HiOS 16) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |