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TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G vs Xiaomi 12 Pro

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

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 12 Pro

$999

58Inno Score
46.7Performance43.2
75.9Display56.7
30.1Camera63.6
71.3Battery72.1
44Features65.3
7 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G5 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Pro

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 12 Pro wins this phone face-off, 58 to 53.9, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+34) and features (+21). TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G 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 57
  • 200% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 1,500 nits
  • 74% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 4,600 mAh
  • 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Pro

  • Stronger camera score: 64 vs 30
  • Stronger features score: 65 vs 44
  • 167% higher Wired charging: 120 W vs 45 W
  • 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
  • 50% higher OS update pledge: 3 years vs 2 years

Display

Display comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Pro
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 12 Pro
Screen size6.78 ″+1%6.73 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDLTPO AMOLED
Resolution1080x23643200x1440
Pixel density383 ppi522 ppi+36%
Refresh rate144 Hz+20%120 Hz
Peak brightness4,500 nits+200%1,500 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Pro
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 12 Pro
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 Pro
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 12 Pro
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.9
Ultra-wide—50 MP
Telephoto—50 MP
Optical zoom—2 x
Max video1440p@30fps8K@24fps
Front camera13 MP32 MP+146%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Pro
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 12 Pro
Capacity8,000 mAh+74%4,600 mAh
Wired charging45 W120 W+167%
Wireless charging—50 W

Design

Design comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Pro
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GXiaomi 12 Pro
Weight195 g+4%204 g
Thickness7.4 mm+10%8.2 mm
IP ratingIP64—
Frame material—Aluminum

Connectivity

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

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