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Tecno Pova 2 (64GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)

Side by side comparison between Tecno Pova 2 vs Xiaomi Redmi 12C phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi 12C X Tecno Pova 2 (64GB) 14Points
6.9"
IPS

1080x2460

48
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

7000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
08Points Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB) Compare Tecno Pova 2 X
6.71"
IPS

720x1650

50
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Tecno Pova 2 (64GB)

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Pova 2 (64GB)} 14 Advantages Tecno Pova 2 (64GB) vs Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)} 8 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
+1080x2460 pixels124%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1650 pixels
+389 PPI45%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs268 PPI
+6.9"3%
Larger screen
vs6.71"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 2MP + 2MP + 2MP8%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 50MP + 0.08MP
+Quad-LED flashAdvantage
The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+(front) 8MP63%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+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
vsNot supported
+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
+18W80%
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.
vs10W
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
64GB (48GB available)vs+128GB (101GB available)110%
More internal storage for applications and files
228 grams (7.98 ounces)vs+192 grams (6.72 ounces)19%
Lighter
9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)vs+8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)9%
Thinner
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
f/1.9 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Android 11vs+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+IP52 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

32 Common items in both devices
2GHz 64bit Octa-core
4GB LPDDR4X
eMMC 5.1
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body, glass front
TFT IPS LCD
60Hz
+25 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Tecno Pova 2 (64GB)Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
ModelPova 2 (64GB)Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
Other model namesTecno Pova 2 (64GB + 4GB RAM)Redmi 12C (22120RN86G)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandTecnoXiaomi
Release date6/3/20211/1/2023, Announced: 12/31/2022
Depth9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)78.8 x 173.3 millimeters (3.1 x 6.82 in)76.41 x 168.76 millimeters (3.01 x 6.64 in)
Weight228 grams (7.98 ounces)192 grams (6.72 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing

📲 Display

Tecno Pova 2 (64GB)Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.9" inches6.71" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2460 pixels720x1650 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)389 PPI268 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display features480nits[typ]500nits[typ]

🤖 Operating System

Tecno Pova 2 (64GB)Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
System versionAndroid 11Android 12
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredMIUI 13 / 14

⚙️ Processor

Tecno Pova 2 (64GB)Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-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 MC2 1GhzARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 200509 (v9), 242267 (v10)

💽 Memory and storage

Tecno Pova 2 (64GB)Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64GB (48GB available)
eMMC 5.1
128GB (101GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Tecno Pova 2 (64GB)Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
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 Mbps300/150 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Tecno Pova 2 (64GB)Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
48 megapixels
2MP macro
2MP depth
2MP depth
(dual camera)
50 megapixels
0.08MP depth
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)2K UHD (2560x1440) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashQuad-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.76" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature 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 supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Tecno Pova 2 (64GB)Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2560x1920 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

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Tecno Pova 2 (64GB)Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more1 microphone
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

🔌 Connectivity

Tecno Pova 2 (64GB)Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Tecno Pova 2 (64GB)Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Tecno Pova 2 (64GB)Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity7000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Tecno Pova 2 (64GB)Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Dazzle Black, Polar Silver, Power Blue
• HIOS 7.6
• Silicone case included
• Colors: Graphite Gray, Ocean Blue, Mint Green, Lavender Purple

☢️ Radiation rate

Tecno Pova 2 (64GB)Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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