realme 12+ 5G vs TECNO POVA Curve 5G
25.3Performance32.1
53.4Display60.9
42.6Camera31.6
67.9Battery57.2
60Features60
8 spec wins — realme 12+ 5G9 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: realme 12+ 5G scores 46.4 against 45.6 for TECNO POVA Curve 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 32
- Stronger battery score: 68 vs 57
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 2 years vs 1 years
- 54% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 1,300 nits
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Curve 5G
- Stronger performance score: 32 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 61 vs 53
- 34% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,160 vs 2,363
- 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.78 ″+2% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2436 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi+1% | 393 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+54% | 1,300 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 87.3 % | 93.4 %+7% |
Performance
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 | MediaTek 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) | 944Bottom 26% | 1,044+11%Bottom 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,363Bottom 25% | 3,160+34%Bottom 43% |
| 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 Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP+28% |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | — |
| 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 Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,500 mAh+10% |
| Wired charging | 67 W+49% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 13 h | — |
Design
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g | 189 g+1% |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.5 mm+5% |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | TECNO POVA Curve 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 2.0 |
Software
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | TECNO POVA Curve 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 Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |