Tecno Pova Slim 5G has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 12C (6GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, Tecno Pova Slim 5G has better resolution of 2720 x 1224 than Xiaomi Redmi 12C (6GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1650 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Tecno Pova Slim 5G | Xiaomi Redmi 12C (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78 in | 6.71 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 50 MP + Depth Sensor Dual |
| Price | Rs. 19999 | Rs. 11999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is September 02, 2025. The cost of Tecno Pova Slim 5G is Rs. 19999. The launch Date of the second phone is March 30, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12C (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 11999.
Xiaomi Redmi 12C (6GB RAM + 128GB) has screen size of 6.71 inches which falls short to Tecno Pova Slim 5G's 6.78 inch screen. Tecno Pova Slim 5G has AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 12C (6GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS LCD Screen type. Tecno's phone has display density of 440 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 269 PPI display density.
Tecno Pova Slim 5G's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 12C (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 6 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
They both have the same 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera. Tecno Pova Slim 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 12C (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 5 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 12 version.
| Name | Tecno Pova Slim 5G | Xiaomi Redmi 12C (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | KM9 | 12C |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 02, 2025 | March 30, 2023 |
| In The Box | Handset, 45W Charger, USB Type C Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Protective Case, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.41 x 168.76 x 8.77 mm | |
| Weight | 156 g | 192 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Black, Blue, White | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 1224 x 2720 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.71 inches, 720 x 1650 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.6:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 440 PPI | ~ 269 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 82.1% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | |
| Brightness | 4500nits | |
| Features | 500 nit (typ), 1500:1 (typ) Contrast Ratio | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 5 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | No |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| AI Features | ELLA AI | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m | |
| Splash Resistant | No | |
| IP Rating | IP64 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | No Network Communication, 4x4 MIMO Support | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP (Wide Angle) 2 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR | Standard HDR, Portrait Mode |
| Video Recording | 2K @ 30 fps QHD, 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 13 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6400 | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5160 mAh | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 10W | |