TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi 12
46.7Performance43.2
81.7Display47.7
31.6Camera47
67.2Battery62.5
60Features65.3
8 spec wins — TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G6 spec wins — Xiaomi 12
InnoReviews verdict
TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G wins this phone face-off, 56.1 to 50.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+34) and battery (+5). Xiaomi 12 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 43
- Stronger display score: 82 vs 48
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 63
- 309% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 1,100 nits
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 32
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
- 200% higher OS update pledge: 3 years vs 1 years
- 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
- 67% higher Wireless charging: 50 W vs 30 W
Display
| Spec | TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″+8% | 6.28 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 440 ppi+5% | 419 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4,500 nits+309% | 1,100 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 93.7 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,150,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,720Top 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 4,300Top 44% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+28% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | — | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 13 MP+63% |
| Max video | — | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | — | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAh+33% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 67 W+49% |
| Wireless charging | 30 W | 50 W+67% |
Design
| Spec | TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 195 g | 180 g+8% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm+1% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP64 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | HiOS 15 (Android 15) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 1 years | 3 years+200% |
Audio
| Spec | TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | — | No |
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