Redmi Note 12 (4G) vs TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
26.2Performance46.7
46.9Display80.7
30.1Camera41.9
47.8Battery66.6
28Features86.7
2 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)11 spec wins — TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
InnoReviews verdict
TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G wins this phone face-off, 60.5 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+59) and display (+34). 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)
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 26
- Stronger display score: 81 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 42 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 28
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.78 ″+2% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1208x2644 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 429 ppi+9% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 4,500 nits+275% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 93.2 % |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate |
| AnTuTu | 470,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 470Bottom 9% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,500Bottom 8% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | 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 | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,500 mAh+30% |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 45 W+36% |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 184 g+3% | 189 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.4 mm+6% |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP68/IP69K |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | HiOS 16 (Android 16) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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