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Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB) vs Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M12 vs Tecno Pova 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Tecno Pova 2 X Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB) 04Points
6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
16Points Tecno Pova 2 (128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy M12 X
6.9"
IPS

1080x2460

48
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

7000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB)} 4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB) vs Pova 2 (128GB)} 16 Advantages Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)7%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+214 grams (7.49 ounces)7%
Lighter
vs228 grams (7.98 ounces)
+90Hz50%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+(quad camera) 48MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP6%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(quad camera) 48MP + 2MP + 2MP + 2MP
4GB LPDDR4Xvs+6GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)vs+9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)1%
Thinner
TFT PLSvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
720x1600 pixelsvs+1080x2460 pixels131%
Higher resolution screen
270 PPIvs+389 PPI44%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.5"vs+6.9"6%
Larger screen
LED flashvs+Quad-LED flashAdvantage
The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.9 (aperture)5%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+2K UHD (2560x1440)78%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Virtual ambient light sensorvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensorvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
5000 mAhvs+7000 mAh40%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15Wvs+18W20%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

27 Common items in both devices
128GB (106GB available) / 128GB (107GB available)
eMMC 5.1
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
+20 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB)Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)
ModelGalaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB)Pova 2 (128GB)
Other model namesGalaxy M12 SM-M127F/Dual-SIMTecno Pova 2 (128GB + 6GB RAM)
Country or region available(Latin America)ArgentinaChileColombiaParaguayTaiwan
(Latin America), Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Paraguay, Taiwan
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungTecno
Release date4/30/2021, Announced: 4/19/20216/3/2021
Depth9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)75.9 x 164 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in)78.8 x 173.3 millimeters (3.1 x 6.82 in)
Weight214 grams (7.49 ounces)228 grams (7.98 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB)Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)
Display typeTFT PLSTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.5" inches6.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~81.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1600 pixels (20:9)1080x2460 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)270 PPI389 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate90Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supported480nits[typ]

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB)Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)
System versionAndroid 11Android 11
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User InterfaceOne UI Core 3.1feature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB)Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G52 MP1ARM Mali-G52 MC2 1Ghz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB)Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (106GB available)
eMMC 5.1
128GB (107GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB)Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps300/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB)Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
48 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.2123ยฐ
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
(quad camera)
48 megapixels
2MP macro
2MP depth
2MP depth
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps2K UHD (2560x1440) 30 fps
FlashLED flashQuad-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB)Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB)Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB)Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB)Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Virtual ambient light sensor
Virtual proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB)Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh7000 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy49 hours (2 days)feature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB)Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, Blue, Greenโ€ข Colors: Dazzle Black, Polar Silver, Power Blue
โ€ข HIOS 7.6
โ€ข Silicone case included

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB)Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.799W/kg (head), 0.629W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.539W/kg (head), 1.388W/kg (body)feature not registered
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