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TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi 12 Pro

WINNER
TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
60.5Inno Score
VS
Xiaomi 12 Pro

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 12 Pro

$999

58Inno Score
46.7Performance43.2
80.7Display56.7
41.9Camera63.6
66.6Battery72.1
86.7Features65.3
7 spec wins — TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G4 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Pro

InnoReviews verdict

TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G wins this phone face-off, 60.5 to 58, pulling ahead mainly in display (+24) and features (+21). Xiaomi 12 Pro 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 57
  • Stronger features score: 87 vs 65
  • 200% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 1,500 nits
  • 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Pro

  • Stronger camera score: 64 vs 42
  • Stronger battery score: 72 vs 67
  • 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
  • 167% higher Wired charging: 120 W vs 45 W
  • 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP

Display

Display comparison: TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Pro
SpecTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5GXiaomi 12 Pro
Screen size6.78 ″+1%6.73 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDLTPO AMOLED
Resolution1208x26443200x1440
Pixel density429 ppi522 ppi+22%
Refresh rate144 Hz+20%120 Hz
Peak brightness4,500 nits+200%1,500 nits
Screen-to-body93.2 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Pro
SpecTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5GXiaomi 12 Pro
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7400 UltimateSnapdragon 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 options256/512GB128GB / 256GB
Storage type—UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Pro
SpecTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5GXiaomi 12 Pro
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.9
Ultra-wide8 MP50 MP+525%
Telephoto—50 MP
Optical zoom—2 x
Max video—8K@24fps
Front camera13 MP32 MP+146%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Pro
SpecTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5GXiaomi 12 Pro
Capacity6,500 mAh+41%4,600 mAh
Wired charging45 W120 W+167%
Wireless charging—50 W

Design

Design comparison: TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Pro
SpecTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5GXiaomi 12 Pro
Weight189 g+7%204 g
Thickness7.4 mm+10%8.2 mm
IP ratingIP68/IP69K—
Frame material—Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Pro
SpecTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5GXiaomi 12 Pro
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.45.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIM—No

Software

Software comparison: TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Pro
SpecTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5GXiaomi 12 Pro
OS at launchHiOS 16 (Android 16)Android 12 (MIUI 13)
OS update pledge—3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Pro
SpecTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5GXiaomi 12 Pro
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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