Redmi Note 12 Turbo vs TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
44Performance46.7
45.5Display75.9
44.1Camera30.1
58.4Battery71.3
60Features44
6 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 Turbo5 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
InnoReviews verdict
TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G wins this phone face-off, 53.9 to 48.8, pulling ahead mainly in display (+30) and battery (+13). Redmi Note 12 Turbo 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 Turbo
- Stronger camera score: 44 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 44
- 49% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 45 W
- 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
- 23% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 13 MP
Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
- Stronger display score: 76 vs 46
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 58
- 350% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 1,000 nits
- 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 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 | 1,000 nits | 4,500 nits+350% |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Turbo | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 |
| AnTuTu | 1,263,761 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,430Top 46% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,150Top 46% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Turbo | TECNO POVA Curve 2 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 Curve 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 8,000 mAh+60% |
| Wired charging | 67 W+49% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Turbo | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 181 g+7% | 195 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.4 mm+6% |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Turbo | TECNO POVA Curve 2 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 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 Turbo | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | — |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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