This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the TECNO POVA and Xiaomi Redmi 12 smartphones.
The TECNO POVA features a slightly larger 6.8-inch display, 6,000mAh battery, quad-camera setup and MediaTek Helio G80 chipset.
Meanwhile, the Xiaomi Redmi 12 features a 6.79-inch display, 50MP main camera, 5,000mAh battery, IP53 dust & water resistance and MediaTek Helio G88 chipset. It is slightly more expensive.
| Specs | TECNO POVA | Xiaomi Redmi 12 |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.8-inch HD+ IPS LCD Display (720 x 1640 Pixels 263 ppi) with 20.5:9 Aspect Ratio and "Dot-in" Notch | 6.79-inch FHD+ IPS LCD Display (1080 x 2460 Pixels, 396 ppi) with 20.5:9 Aspect Ratio, 90Hz Refresh Rate, 550nits max brightness, and punch-hole |
| Size | 171.23 x 77.57 x 9.4 mm | 168.6 x 76.28 x 8.17 mm |
| Weight | 215 g | 198.5 g |
| Build | Plastic | Glass front and back |
| Durability | IP53 Dust and Splash Resistant | |
| Colors | Magic Blue and Speed Purple | Midnight Black, Sky Blue, Polar Silver |
| Our pick: |
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Xiaomi Redmi 12 The Xiaomi Redmi 12 has better build materials and is lighter, thinner, and more durable. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G80 | MediaTek Helio G88 |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 2x Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz & 6x Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz |
Octa Core CPU 2x Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz & 6x Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB or 256GB |
| Expansion | 256GB via microSD | 1TB via microSD |
| OS | Android 10 with HiOS | Android 13 with MIUI 14 |
| Our pick: |
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TECNO POVA
The TECNO POVA has slightly better performance, although the Xiaomi Redmi 12 has a higher RAM capacity. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Quad Cameras: 13MP Main Camera (f/1.85 Aperture, Autofocus) 2MP Macro Camera 2MP Depth Sensor AI Lens -Quad LED Flash |
Triple Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus) 8MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2 Aperture, 120° FoV) 2MP Macro (f/2.4 Aperture) -LED Flash -Up to 1080p video recording |
| Front Camera |
8 Megapixels with Dual LED Flash |
8 Megapixels (f/2.1 Aperture) - Up to 1080p video recording |
| Our pick: |
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Xiaomi Redmi 12
Xiaomi Redmi 12 has the more capable camera system with a wider 12° ultrawide camera and a wider-aperture main camera. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Infrared | Yes | |
| Location | A-GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| Our pick: |
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Xiaomi Redmi 12
The Xiaomi Redmi 12 has newer Bluetooth. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Enhancement | None | 1217 Loudspeaker |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass & Accelerometer |
| Our pick: |
Tie
Both phones offer a similar overall combination of audio, USB and sensor features. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 6000 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) | 5000 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 18W Charging Rate | 18W Fast Charging |
| Our pick: |
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TECNO POVA
The TECNO POVA has a larger battery capacity. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱6,999.00 - Official Price in the Philippines | ₱7,999.00 - Official price of 128GB version in the Philippines ₱8,999.00 - Official price of 256GB version in the Philippines |
| Release Date | October 14, 2020 | September 21, 2023 |
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