Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G vs Tecno Pova 8 5G
27.4Performance32.4
44.8Display56.5
42.6Camera30.1
58.4Battery81.9
60Features60
8 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G6 spec wins — Tecno Pova 8 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Tecno Pova 8 5G wins this phone face-off, 49.4 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+24) and display (+12). Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G 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 Pro 5G
- Stronger camera score: 43 vs 30
- 49% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 45 W
- 23% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 13 MP
- 17% lower weight: 187 g vs 225 g
- Has OIS — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Tecno Pova 8 5G
- Stronger performance score: 32 vs 27
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 45
- Stronger battery score: 82 vs 58
- 60% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- 56% higher AnTuTu: 811,323 vs 520,000
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.76 ″+1% |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2344 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi+3% | 382 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 900 nits | 950 nits+6% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 91.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 |
| AnTuTu | 520,000 | 811,323+56% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,010+1%Bottom 31% | 1,001Bottom 30% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,450Bottom 26% | 2,914+19%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 Pro 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 1440p@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+23% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 8,000 mAh+60% |
| Wired charging | 67 W+49% | 45 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 17 h |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 g+17% | 225 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm+9% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 13) | Android 16 (HiOS 16) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |