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Tecno Pova 2 (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)

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

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Compare Samsung Galaxy M12 X Tecno Pova 2 (128GB) 17Points
6.9"
IPS

1080x2460

48
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

7000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
04Points Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB) Compare Tecno Pova 2 X
6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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Pova 2 (128GB)} 17 Advantages Tecno Pova 2 (128GB) vs Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)} 4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
+6GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4X
+128GB (107GB available)123%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (48GB available)
+9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)1%
Thinner
vs9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT PLS
+1080x2460 pixels131%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1600 pixels
+389 PPI44%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs270 PPI
+6.9"6%
Larger screen
vs6.5"
+Quad-LED flashAdvantage
The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+f/1.9 (aperture)5%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+2K UHD (2560x1440)78%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual ambient light sensor
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual proximity sensor
+7000 mAh40%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs5000 mAh
+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.
vs15W
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)7%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
228 grams (7.98 ounces)vs+214 grams (7.49 ounces)7%
Lighter
60Hzvs+90Hz50%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
(quad camera) 48MP + 2MP + 2MP + 2MPvs+(quad camera) 48MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP6%
Higher resolution main camera

26 Common items in both devices
eMMC 5.1
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+19 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
ModelPova 2 (128GB)Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
Other model namesTecno Pova 2 (128GB + 6GB RAM)Galaxy M12 SM-M127F/Dual-SIM
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)BrazilPhilippines
(Global, International), Brazil, Philippines
BrandTecnoSamsung
Release date6/3/20214/30/2021, Announced: 4/19/2021
Depth9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)78.8 x 173.3 millimeters (3.1 x 6.82 in)75.9 x 164 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in)
Weight228 grams (7.98 ounces)214 grams (7.49 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT PLS
Screen size6.9" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~81.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2460 pixels720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)389 PPI270 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hz90Hz
Display features480nits[typ]Not supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
System versionAndroid 11Android 11
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI Core 3.1

โš™๏ธ Processor

Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G52 MC2 1GhzARM Mali-G52 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (107GB available)
eMMC 5.1
64GB (48GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
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 / Upload300/150 Mbps300/50 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 850/900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
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 networkUMTS 850/900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
48 megapixels
2MP macro
2MP depth
2MP depth
(quad camera)
48 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.2123ยฐ
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)2K UHD (2560x1440) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashQuad-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8ยตm pixel
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

Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
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/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
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

Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
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 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Virtual ambient light sensor
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity7000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging15W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered49 hours (2 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
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: Dazzle Black, Polar Silver, Power Blue
โ€ข HIOS 7.6
โ€ข Silicone case included
โ€ข Colors: Black, Blue, Green

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.799W/kg (head), 0.629W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.539W/kg (head), 1.388W/kg (body)
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