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TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G vs Xiaomi 12

WINNER
TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
53.9Inno Score
VS
Xiaomi 12

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 12

$749

50.9Inno Score
46.7Performance43.2
75.9Display47.7
30.1Camera47
71.3Battery62.5
44Features65.3
6 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G6 spec wins — Xiaomi 12

InnoReviews verdict

TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G wins this phone face-off, 53.9 to 50.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+28) and battery (+9). 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 Curve 2 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 47 vs 43
  • Stronger display score: 76 vs 48
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 63
  • 309% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 1,100 nits
  • 78% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12

  • Stronger camera score: 47 vs 30
  • Stronger features score: 65 vs 44
  • 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
  • 50% higher OS update pledge: 3 years vs 2 years
  • 49% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 45 W

Display

Display comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 12
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 12
Screen size6.78 ″+8%6.28 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1080x23642400x1080
Pixel density383 ppi419 ppi+9%
Refresh rate144 Hz+20%120 Hz
Peak brightness4,500 nits+309%1,100 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 12
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 12
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7100Snapdragon 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 options128/256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 12
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 12
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.9
Ultra-wide—13 MP
Max video1440p@30fps8K@24fps
Front camera13 MP32 MP+146%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 12
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 12
Capacity8,000 mAh+78%4,500 mAh
Wired charging45 W67 W+49%
Wireless charging—50 W

Design

Design comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 12
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 12
Weight195 g180 g+8%
Thickness7.4 mm+10%8.2 mm
IP ratingIP64—
Frame material—Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 12
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 12
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.45.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIM—No

Software

Software comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 12
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 12
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HiOS 16)Android 12 (MIUI 13)
OS update pledge2 years3 years+50%

Audio

Audio comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 12
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 12
Stereo speakers—Yes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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