TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi 12
46.7Performance43.2
80.7Display47.7
41.9Camera47
66.6Battery62.5
86.7Features65.3
7 spec wins — TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G4 spec wins — Xiaomi 12
InnoReviews verdict
TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G wins this phone face-off, 60.5 to 50.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+33) and features (+21). 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 8 Pro 5G
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 43
- Stronger display score: 81 vs 48
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 63
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 65
- 309% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 1,100 nits
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 42
- 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
- 63% higher ultra-wide: 13 MP vs 8 MP
- 49% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 45 W
Display
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″+8% | 6.28 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1208x2644 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 429 ppi+2% | 419 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4,500 nits+309% | 1,100 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 93.2 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 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 | 256/512GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 13 MP+63% |
| Max video | — | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,500 mAh+44% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 67 W+49% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 g | 180 g+5% |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm+10% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | — |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | HiOS 16 (Android 16) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | — | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |