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Redmi Note 12 (4G) vs TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G

Redmi Note 12 (4G)
35.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G
49.8Inno Score
26.2Performance25.3
46.9Display60
30.1Camera39
47.8Battery68.4
28Features86.7
2 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)11 spec wins — TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G

InnoReviews verdict

TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G wins this phone face-off, 49.8 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+59) and battery (+21). Redmi Note 12 (4G) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 (4G)

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G

  • Stronger display score: 60 vs 47
  • Stronger camera score: 39 vs 30
  • Stronger battery score: 68 vs 48
  • Stronger features score: 87 vs 28
  • 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G
Screen size6.67 ″6.78 ″+2%
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution2400x10801080x2436
Pixel density395 ppi+1%393 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits—

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G
ChipsetSnapdragon 685MediaTek Dimensity 6080
AnTuTu470,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)470Bottom 9%780+66%Bottom 19%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,500Bottom 8%2,099+40%Bottom 22%
RAM (max)8 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128GB / 256GB256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G
Main camera50 MP108 MP+116%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.85
Ultra-wide8 MP—
Max video1080p@30fps1440p@30fps
Front camera13 MP32 MP+146%
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G
Capacity5,000 mAh6,000 mAh+20%
Wired charging33 W70 W+112%

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G
Weight184 g+6%195 g
Thickness7.9 mm7.9 mm
IP ratingIP53IP53
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.15.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G
OS at launchAndroid 13 (MIUI 14)Android 14 (HiOS 14)
OS update pledge2 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYesYes

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