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Redmi Note 12 Turbo vs TECNO POVA Curve 5G

WINNER
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
48.8Inno Score
VS
TECNO POVA Curve 5G
45.6Inno Score
44Performance32.1
45.5Display60.9
44.1Camera31.6
58.4Battery57.2
60Features60
9 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 Turbo5 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 5G

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi Note 12 Turbo wins this phone face-off, 48.8 to 45.6, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+13) and performance (+12). TECNO POVA Curve 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 Turbo

  • Stronger performance score: 44 vs 32
  • Stronger camera score: 44 vs 32
  • 100% higher OS update pledge: 2 years vs 1 years
  • 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 49% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 45 W

Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Curve 5G

  • Stronger display score: 61 vs 46
  • 30% higher Peak brightness: 1,300 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 10% higher capacity: 5,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 12 Turbo versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecRedmi Note 12 TurboTECNO POVA Curve 5G
Screen size6.67 ″6.78 ″+2%
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution2400x10801080x2436
Pixel density395 ppi+1%393 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness1,000 nits1,300 nits+30%
Screen-to-body—93.4 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 12 Turbo versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecRedmi Note 12 TurboTECNO POVA Curve 5G
ChipsetSnapdragon 7+ Gen 2MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate
AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared1,263,761765,777Bottom 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)1,430+37%Top 46%1,044Bottom 37%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,150+31%Top 46%3,160Bottom 43%
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options256GB / 512GB / 1TB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Note 12 Turbo versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecRedmi Note 12 TurboTECNO POVA Curve 5G
Main camera64 MP64 MP
Main aperturef/1.8—
Ultra-wide8 MP—
Max video4K@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera16 MP+23%13 MP
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi Note 12 Turbo versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecRedmi Note 12 TurboTECNO POVA Curve 5G
Capacity5,000 mAh5,500 mAh+10%
Wired charging67 W+49%45 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Note 12 Turbo versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecRedmi Note 12 TurboTECNO POVA Curve 5G
Weight181 g+4%189 g
Thickness7.9 mm7.5 mm+6%
IP ratingIP53IP64
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 12 Turbo versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecRedmi Note 12 TurboTECNO POVA Curve 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6—
Bluetooth5.35.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
eSIMNo—

Software

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

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi Note 12 Turbo versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecRedmi Note 12 TurboTECNO POVA Curve 5G
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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