Tecno Pova 2 (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DSN 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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6.9"
IPS
IPS
1080x2460
48
MP
MP
8mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
7000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.5"
PLS
PLS
720x1600
48
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)
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27 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 |
+20 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Tecno Pova 2 (128GB) | Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DSN 64GB) | |
Model | Pova 2 (128GB) | Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DSN 64GB) |
Other model names | Tecno Pova 2 (128GB + 6GB RAM) | Galaxy M12 SM-M127F/Dual-SIM NFC |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | (Europe), Russia |
Brand | Tecno | Samsung |
Release date | 6/3/2021 | 4/30/2021, Announced: 4/19/2021 |
Depth | 9.6 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) |
Weight | 228 grams (7.98 ounces) | 214 grams (7.49 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Tecno Pova 2 (128GB) | Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DSN 64GB) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT PLS |
Screen size | 6.9" inches | 6.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~82.8% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~81.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2460 pixels | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 389 PPI | 270 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 90Hz |
Display features | 480nits[typ] | Not supported |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Tecno Pova 2 (128GB) | Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DSN 64GB) | |
System version | Android 11 | Android 11 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | One UI Core 3.1 |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Tecno Pova 2 (128GB) | Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DSN 64GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm) |
CPU | Octa-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 controller | ARM Mali-G52 MC2 1Ghz | ARM Mali-G52 MP1 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Tecno Pova 2 (128GB) | Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DSN 64GB) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 128GB (107GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Tecno Pova 2 (128GB) | Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DSN 64GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 300/150 Mbps | 300/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE 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 network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/2100 | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE |
๐ท Camera | ||
Tecno Pova 2 (128GB) | Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DSN 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 resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 8000x6000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 2K UHD (2560x1440) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | Quad-LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.8ยตm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Tecno Pova 2 (128GB) | Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DSN 64GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Tecno Pova 2 (128GB) | Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DSN 64GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Mono sound (not stereo) |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | Not supported |
Radio | FM | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Tecno Pova 2 (128GB) | Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DSN 64GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Tecno Pova 2 (128GB) | Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DSN 64GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer 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 alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Tecno Pova 2 (128GB) | Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DSN 64GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging | 15W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 49 hours (2 days) |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
Tecno Pova 2 (128GB) | Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DSN 64GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | โข Colors: Dazzle Black, Polar Silver, Power Blue โข HIOS 7.6 โข Silicone case included | โข Colors: Black, Blue, Green |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Tecno Pova 2 (128GB) | Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DSN 64GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.799W/kg (head), 0.629W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.539W/kg (head), 1.388W/kg (body) |