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TECNO POVA Slim 5G vs Xiaomi 12

TECNO POVA Slim 5G
43.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 12

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 12

$749

50.9Inno Score
21.8Performance43.2
79.4Display47.7
30.1Camera47
54Battery62.5
44Features65.3
7 spec wins — TECNO POVA Slim 5G6 spec wins — Xiaomi 12

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 12 wins this phone face-off, 50.9 to 43.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+21) and features (+21). TECNO POVA Slim 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 Slim 5G

  • Stronger display score: 79 vs 48
  • 309% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 1,100 nits
  • 27% lower thickness: 6 mm vs 8.2 mm
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 15% higher capacity: 5,160 mAh vs 4,500 mAh

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12

  • Stronger performance score: 43 vs 22
  • Stronger camera score: 47 vs 30
  • Stronger battery score: 63 vs 54
  • Stronger features score: 65 vs 44
  • 200% higher OS update pledge: 3 years vs 1 years

Display

Display comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus Xiaomi 12
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GXiaomi 12
Screen size6.78 ″+8%6.28 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1224x27202400x1080
Pixel density440 ppi+5%419 ppi
Refresh rate144 Hz+20%120 Hz
Peak brightness4,500 nits+309%1,100 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus Xiaomi 12
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GXiaomi 12
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6400Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu—1,150,000
Geekbench 6 (single)658Bottom 11%1,720+161%Top 40%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,813Bottom 11%4,300+137%Top 44%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128/256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus Xiaomi 12
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 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%
OIS—Yes

Battery

Battery comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus Xiaomi 12
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GXiaomi 12
Capacity5,160 mAh+15%4,500 mAh
Wired charging45 W67 W+49%
Wireless charging—50 W

Design

Design comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus Xiaomi 12
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GXiaomi 12
Weight156 g+13%180 g
Thickness6 mm+27%8.2 mm
IP ratingIP64—
Frame material—Aluminum

Connectivity

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

Software

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

Audio

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

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