Tecno Pova 4 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Tecno Pova 4 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Tecno Pova 4Tecno Pova 4Global · 8GB · 256GB
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4GXiaomi Redmi Note 12 4GGlobal · 4GB · 128GB
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Tecno Pova 4
Tecno Pova 4
Global · 8GB · 256GB
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G
Global · 4GB · 128GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- No price,
no Ki 		7.0 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 5.4Design & Materials 6.6Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 6.3Performance & Hardware 6.1Performance & Hardware
Camera score 5.5Camera 6.3Camera
Connectivity score 5.8 Connectivity 5.8 Connectivity
Battery score 7.7 Battery 6.5 Battery

User reviews
User score
7.8
21 reviews
6.7
132 reviews

Technical specifications of the Tecno Pova 4 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G

Specs where to buy Tecno Pova 4 Tecno Pova 4
Global · 8GB · 256GB 		stores to buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G
Global · 4GB · 128GB
Inches 6.82" 6.67"
Resolution HD+ FHD+
Usable surface 83% useful 85% useful
Aspect Ratio 21:9 20:9
Dimensions 77.5 mm
170.6 mm
8.7 mm 		76.0 mm
165.7 mm
7.8 mm
Weight 212 g 184 g
Micro Helio G99
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 685
Octa-Core
RAM 8 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 256 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 411.900
v10 		338.900
v10
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Main Camera 1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.8

2 		1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
S5KJN1
2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/2.45
Bands
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 15

Brand
Brand Tecno Xiaomi
Aliases -- --

Release Date
Release date October 2022,
4 years ago 		March 2023,
3 years ago
State Not available On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Tecno Pova 4
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G
Tecno Pova 4
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G
Size
77.5 mm • 170.6 mm • 8.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
76.0 mm • 165.7 mm • 7.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 212 g 184 g
Usable surface 83 % 85 %
Materials Plastic Plastic
Resistance - IP53
Colors
Blue
Gray
Orange
Blue
Gray
Green

Screen
Diagonal 6.82" 6.67"
Type LCD IPS AMOLED • E2 Pro
Aspect Ratio 21:9 20:9
Resolution HD+
720 x 1640 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2400 px
Brightness -- 450 nits
Peak brightness -- 1200 nits
Maximum brightness (HBM) -- 700 nits
Density 263 Pixels per inch 395 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 90 Hz
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 240 Hz
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 4500000:1 contrast ratio
  • DCI-P3
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • 2.5D glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.6
7.3
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.0
7.8
Is it comfortable?
7.9
7.8
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.0
7.5
Number of reviews
21 reviews
132 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model MediaTek Helio G99 (MT6789) Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (SM6225)
CPU 2x Cortex-A76 2.2 GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 2.0 GHz 4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A73 + 4x1.9GHz Cortex-A53
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 6 nm 6 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Adreno 610

RAM
RAM 8 GB 4 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
411.900
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 67% of devices
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338.900
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 63% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 256 GB 128 GB
Type -- UFS Storage 2.2
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the side Yes, on the side

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope

Audio

Audio
  • Noise cancellation microphone
  • Stereo Speakers
-

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system Yes No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.0
6.8
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.7
5.9
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.9
4.9
Number of reviews
21 reviews
132 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Double rear camera Triple rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 50 Mpx 50 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.8
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Unknown Samsung S5KJN1
Type CMOS ISOCELL
ISO -- --
Pixel size -- 0.64 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size -- 1/2.76"
2
Camera type

Standard

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
0.3 Mpx
8 Mpx
Aperture
Unknow
ƒ/ 2.2
Optical zoom
--
--
View angle
--
--
Sensor
Unknown
Omnivision OV08D10
Type
--
PureCel
Pixel size
--
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
1/4"
3
Camera type
--

Macro lens
Resolution
2 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
Optical zoom
--
View angle
--
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Pixel size
--
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 13 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.45
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- CMOS
Pixel size -- 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score --
63
Camera
54Photo
66Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
7.3
6.8
Quality of nighttime photos
6.5
4.9
Quality of selfies
6.4
6.0
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.2
7.4
Number of reviews
21 reviews
132 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- --
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- --

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.6
7.8
Quality of the GPS
8.3
7.9
And the WiFi?
8.3
7.7
Number of reviews
21 reviews
132 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
6000 mAh
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5000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
18.0W 		Yes,
33.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 5%
    Less than a day
  • 20%
    One day
  • 55%
    More than one day
  • 20%
    Two days or more
  • 1%
    Less than half day
  • 20%
    Less than a day
  • 39%
    One day
  • 36%
    More than one day
  • 4%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
21 reviews
132 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • HiOS 8.6 (Android 12)
    Android 12 Snow Cone, 5 years ago
  • HyperOS 2.X (Android 15)
    Android 15 , 2 years ago
Google Services With Google Mobile Services With Google Mobile Services

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 5%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 75%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 20%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 5%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 68%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 27%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 22%
    Never
  • 6%
    Once a year
  • 50%
    Every six months
  • 22%
    Every two months or less
  • 3%
    Never
  • 11%
    Once a year
  • 57%
    Every six months
  • 29%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
21 reviews
132 reviews
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