Redmi Note 12 (4G) vs TECNO POVA Curve 5G
26.2Performance32.1
46.9Display60.9
30.1Camera31.6
47.8Battery57.2
28Features60
4 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)11 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 5G
InnoReviews verdict
TECNO POVA Curve 5G wins this phone face-off, 45.6 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+32) and display (+14). 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)
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 2 years vs 1 years
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Curve 5G
- Stronger performance score: 32 vs 26
- Stronger display score: 61 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 57 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 28
- 122% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,044 vs 470
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.78 ″+2% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2436 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi+1% | 393 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,300 nits+8% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 93.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate |
| AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared | 470,000 | 765,777Bottom 21% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 233,134Bottom 11% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 107,198Bottom 24% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 157,750Bottom 27% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 267,695Bottom 35% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 470Bottom 9% | 1,044+122%Bottom 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,500Bottom 8% | 3,160+111%Bottom 43% |
| 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 Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP+28% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | — |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,500 mAh+10% |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 45 W+36% |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 184 g+2% | 189 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.5 mm+6% |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | — |
| 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 Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | HiOS 15 (Android 15) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years+100% | 1 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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