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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB) vs Tecno Pop 5 (BD2)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 vs Tecno Pop 5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Tecno Pop 5 X Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB) 36Points
6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

13mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.1"
IPS

720x1560

5
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB)

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!

Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB)} 36 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB) vs Pop 5 (BD2)} 3 Advantages Tecno Pop 5 (BD2)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)153%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X7 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR3
+256GB (218GB available)19 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (11GB available)
+UFS 2.2Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDXC
+188 grams (6.58 ounces)3%
Lighter
vs194 grams (6.79 ounces)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)19%
Thinner
vs9.55 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1080x2400 pixels131%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1560 pixels
+395 PPI40%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs282 PPI
+6.67"9%
Larger screen
vs6.1"
+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP11 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+1/2.76" inches45%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/4" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)67%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/3.0 (aperture)
+(front) 13MP154%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 10
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps47 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh25%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4000 mAh
+33W6 times
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.
vs5W
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+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]
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP53 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

18 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
Multitouch
+11 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB)Tecno Pop 5 (BD2)
ModelRedmi Note 12 (Global 256GB)Pop 5 (BD2)
Other model namesRedmi Note 12 5G 22111317G (NFC)Tecno Pop 5 (BD2, 16GB+1GB) 4000mAh
Country or region available(Europe)(Global, International)
(Europe), (Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiTecno
Release date1/11/2023, Announced: 10/27/20227/26/2021
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)9.55 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)76.21 x 165.88 millimeters (3 x 6.53 in)75.7 x 157.7 millimeters (2.98 x 6.21 in)
Weight188 grams (6.58 ounces)194 grams (6.79 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP53 certified: protection against dust and splashingNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB)Tecno Pop 5 (BD2)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.67" inches6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85% (screen-to-body ratio)~76.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)395 PPI282 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display features450nits[typ], 1200nits[peak]
100% DCI P3
Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz
Not supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB)Tecno Pop 5 (BD2)
System versionAndroid 12Android 10
Firmware updateAndroid 15feature not registered
User InterfaceMIUI 13 / 14 / HyperOSfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB)Tecno Pop 5 (BD2)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 (SM4375) (6nm)32bit: Unisoc Spreadtrum SC7731E (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 619ARM Mali-T820 MP1 (600MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 360847 (v9)
Geekbench: 1998 (v5.1), 2017 (v6)
feature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB)Tecno Pop 5 (BD2)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage256GB (218GB available)
UFS 2.2
16GB (11GB available)
eMMC
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB)Tecno Pop 5 (BD2)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD 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 / Upload2000/1024 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G
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 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat15 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat15 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB)Tecno Pop 5 (BD2)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2118ยฐ1/4"1.12ยตm
2MP macro f/2.4
5 megapixels
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/3.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.76" inches1/4" inches
Pixel size0.8ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extras1080p@30fps
720p@120fps (slow motion)
feature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB)Tecno Pop 5 (BD2)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturef/2.5 (aperture)f/3.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inches1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB)Tecno Pop 5 (BD2)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)
24-bit/192kHz
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphonesNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM
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

Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB)Tecno Pop 5 (BD2)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.1 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB)Tecno Pop 5 (BD2)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB)Tecno Pop 5 (BD2)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, watts33W Wired fast charging5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB)Tecno Pop 5 (BD2)
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: Matte Black, Mystique Blue, Frosted Greenโ€ข Colors: Ice Lake Green, Obsidian Black, Ice Blue
โ€ข Android Go edition
โ€ข HIOS 7.5
โ€ข Silicon case included
โ€ข WiFi hotspot

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB)Tecno Pop 5 (BD2)
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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