Redmi Note 12 Turbo vs Tecno Pova 8 5G
44Performance32.4
45.5Display56.5
44.1Camera30.1
58.4Battery81.9
60Features60
12 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 Turbo3 spec wins — Tecno Pova 8 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Redmi Note 12 Turbo scores 48.8 against 49.4 for Tecno Pova 8 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Tecno Pova 8 5G edges ahead in battery and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 Turbo
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 32
- Stronger camera score: 44 vs 30
- 56% higher AnTuTu: 1,263,761 vs 811,323
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 49% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 45 W
Reasons to pick the Tecno Pova 8 5G
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 46
- Stronger battery score: 82 vs 58
- 60% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Turbo | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.76 ″+1% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2344 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi+3% | 382 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+5% | 950 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 91.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Turbo | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 |
| AnTuTu | 1,263,761+56% | 811,323 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,430+43%Top 46% | 1,001Bottom 30% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,150+42%Top 46% | 2,914Bottom 36% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 99 %Top 35% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Turbo | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+28% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | 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 Turbo | 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 Turbo | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 181 g+20% | 225 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+10% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Turbo | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Turbo | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 16 (HiOS 16) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Turbo | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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