Redmi Note 12 (4G) vs TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
26.2Performance46.7
46.9Display75.9
30.1Camera30.1
47.8Battery71.3
28Features44
3 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)8 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
InnoReviews verdict
TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G wins this phone face-off, 53.9 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+29) and battery (+24). 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 Curve 2 5G
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 26
- Stronger display score: 76 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 44 vs 28
- 275% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 1,200 nits
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.78 ″+2% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2364 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi+3% | 383 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 4,500 nits+275% |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 |
| 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 | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | TECNO POVA Curve 2 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 Curve 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 8,000 mAh+60% |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 45 W+36% |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 184 g+6% | 195 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.4 mm+6% |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | TECNO POVA Curve 2 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 Curve 2 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 Curve 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | — |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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