Redmi 12 vs TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
21.1Performance46.7
45.1Display80.7
29Camera41.9
38.8Battery66.6
28Features86.7
2 spec wins — Redmi 1211 spec wins — TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
InnoReviews verdict
TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G wins this phone face-off, 60.5 to 31.7, pulling ahead mainly in features (+59) and display (+36). Redmi 12 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi 12
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 21
- Stronger display score: 81 vs 45
- Stronger camera score: 42 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 39
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 28
Display
| Spec | Redmi 12 | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.79 ″ | 6.78 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2460x1080 | 1208x2644 |
| Pixel density | 396 ppi | 429 ppi+8% |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz+60% |
| Peak brightness | — | 4,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 93.2 % |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 12 | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G88 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate |
| AnTuTu | 275,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 425Bottom 7% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,360Bottom 5% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 12 | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | — |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP+63% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 12 | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,500 mAh+30% |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 45 W+150% |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 12 | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g | 189 g+5% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 7.4 mm+10% |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP68/IP69K |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 12 | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 12 | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | HiOS 16 (Android 16) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 12 | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |