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Redmi Note 12 (4G) vs TECNO POVA Slim 5G

Redmi Note 12 (4G)
35.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
TECNO POVA Slim 5G
43.6Inno Score
26.2Performance21.8
46.9Display79.4
30.1Camera30.1
47.8Battery54
28Features44
2 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)11 spec wins — TECNO POVA Slim 5G

InnoReviews verdict

TECNO POVA Slim 5G wins this phone face-off, 43.6 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+33) and features (+16). 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)

  • Stronger performance score: 26 vs 22
  • 100% higher OS update pledge: 2 years vs 1 years
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Slim 5G

  • Stronger display score: 79 vs 47
  • Stronger battery score: 54 vs 48
  • Stronger features score: 44 vs 28
  • 275% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 1,200 nits
  • 40% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 658 vs 470

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus TECNO POVA Slim 5G
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)TECNO POVA Slim 5G
Screen size6.67 ″6.78 ″+2%
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution2400x10801224x2720
Pixel density395 ppi440 ppi+11%
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness1,200 nits4,500 nits+275%

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus TECNO POVA Slim 5G
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)TECNO POVA Slim 5G
ChipsetSnapdragon 685MediaTek Dimensity 6400
AnTuTu470,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)470Bottom 9%658+40%Bottom 11%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,500Bottom 8%1,813+21%Bottom 11%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus TECNO POVA Slim 5G
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)TECNO POVA Slim 5G
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP—
Max video1080p@30fps1440p@30fps
Front camera13 MP13 MP
OISNo—

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus TECNO POVA Slim 5G
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)TECNO POVA Slim 5G
Capacity5,000 mAh5,160 mAh+3%
Wired charging33 W45 W+36%

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus TECNO POVA Slim 5G
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)TECNO POVA Slim 5G
Weight184 g156 g+15%
Thickness7.9 mm6 mm+25%
IP ratingIP53IP64
Frame materialPlastic—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus TECNO POVA Slim 5G
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)TECNO POVA Slim 5G
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.15.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB Type-C
eSIMNo—

Software

Software comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus TECNO POVA Slim 5G
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)TECNO POVA Slim 5G
OS at launchAndroid 13 (MIUI 14)HiOS 15 (Android 15)
OS update pledge2 years+100%1 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus TECNO POVA Slim 5G
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)TECNO POVA Slim 5G
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackYesNo

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