Redmi Note 12 (4G) vs Tecno Pova 8 5G
26.2Performance32.4
46.9Display56.5
30.1Camera30.1
47.8Battery81.9
28Features60
5 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)9 spec wins — Tecno Pova 8 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Tecno Pova 8 5G wins this phone face-off, 49.4 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+34) and features (+32). 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)
- 26% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 950 nits
- 18% lower weight: 184 g vs 225 g
- 10% lower thickness: 7.9 mm vs 8.8 mm
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Tecno Pova 8 5G
- Stronger performance score: 32 vs 26
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 82 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 28
- 113% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,001 vs 470
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.76 ″+1% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2344 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi+3% | 382 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+26% | 950 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 91.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 |
| AnTuTu | 470,000 | 811,323+73% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 470Bottom 9% | 1,001+113%Bottom 30% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,500Bottom 8% | 2,914+94%Bottom 36% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 99 %Top 35% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1440p@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 8,000 mAh+60% |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 45 W+36% |
| Active use endurance | — | 17 h |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 184 g+18% | 225 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+10% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 16 (HiOS 16) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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