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TECNO POVA Curve 5G vs Xiaomi 12

TECNO POVA Curve 5G
45.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 12

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 12

$749

50.9Inno Score
32.1Performance43.2
60.9Display47.7
31.6Camera47
57.2Battery62.5
60Features65.3
6 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 5G8 spec wins — Xiaomi 12

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 12 wins this phone face-off, 50.9 to 45.6, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+15) and performance (+11). TECNO POVA Curve 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 5G

  • Stronger display score: 61 vs 48
  • 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
  • 22% higher capacity: 5,500 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 18% higher Peak brightness: 1,300 nits vs 1,100 nits

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12

  • Stronger performance score: 43 vs 32
  • Stronger camera score: 47 vs 32
  • Stronger battery score: 63 vs 57
  • Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
  • 200% higher OS update pledge: 3 years vs 1 years

Display

Display comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi 12
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi 12
Screen size6.78 ″+8%6.28 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1080x24362400x1080
Pixel density393 ppi419 ppi+7%
Refresh rate144 Hz+20%120 Hz
Peak brightness1,300 nits+18%1,100 nits
Screen-to-body93.4 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi 12
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi 12
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300 UltimateSnapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared765,777Bottom 21%1,150,000
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)233,134Bottom 11%—
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)107,198Bottom 24%—
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)157,750Bottom 27%—
AnTuTu 11 (UX)267,695Bottom 35%—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,044Bottom 37%1,720+65%Top 40%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,160Bottom 43%4,300+36%Top 44%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128/256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi 12
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi 12
Main camera64 MP+28%50 MP
Main aperture—f/1.9
Ultra-wide—13 MP
Max video4K@30fps8K@24fps
Front camera13 MP32 MP+146%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi 12
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi 12
Capacity5,500 mAh+22%4,500 mAh
Wired charging45 W67 W+49%
Wireless charging—50 W

Design

Design comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi 12
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi 12
Weight189 g180 g+5%
Thickness7.5 mm+9%8.2 mm
IP ratingIP64—
Frame materialPlasticAluminum

Connectivity

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

Software

Software comparison: TECNO POVA Curve 5G versus Xiaomi 12
SpecTECNO POVA Curve 5GXiaomi 12
OS at launchHiOS 15 (Android 15)Android 12 (MIUI 13)
OS update pledge1 years3 years+200%

Audio

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

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