Both Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Tecno Pova 7 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Tecno Pova 7 5G has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Tecno Pova 7 5G
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Tecno Pova 7 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.78 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 18499 | Rs. 14999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is January 05, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 18499. The launch Date of the second phone is July 4, 2025. The cost of Tecno Pova 7 5G is Rs. 14999.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.67 inches which falls short to Tecno Pova 7 5G's 6.78 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as Tecno Pova 7 5G has IPS LCD Screen type. Tecno's phone has display density of 396 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 395 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Tecno's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86.3% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 85%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.1:9 aspect ratio where as Tecno Pova 7 5G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Tecno Pova 7 5G (128 GB).
Tecno Pova 7 5G's 50 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 13 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 12 and the second one on 15 version.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Tecno Pova 7 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | India |
| Model | Redmi Note 12 | POVA 7 LJ7 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January 05, 2023 | July 4, 2025 |
| In The Box | Handset, 45W Charger, USB Type C Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Protective Case, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.2 x 165.9 x 8 mm | 75.61 x 167.3 x 8.8 mm |
| Weight | 188 g | 207 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Frosted Green, Matte Black ,Mystique Blue | Geek Black, Magic Silver, Oasis Green |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.78 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.1:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 396 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85% | ~ 86.3% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Brightness | 900nits Peak Brightness | |
| Features | 1200nits brightness, SGS eye care, Sunlight Mode, Reading Mode, Contrast ratio: 4500000:1 | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE | Yes |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted) accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | G-Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | AI Smartphone, Ella AI | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP53 | IP64 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP unspecified |
| OIS | No | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Portrait, Panorama,Pro Mode,Night Mode, Custom Watermark, Document mode, HDR, AI scene detection, Time burst, Google Lens, AI Watermark, Movie Frame, Voice shutter | AIGC Portrait, Video, AI Cam, Portrait, Super Night, Slow Motion, Dual Video, Vlog, Timelapse, Panorama, Sky Shop, Pro, Documents |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | Yes |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 13 MP Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 13 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Cortex-A78 & 6x Cortex-A55 | 4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Adreno 619 GPU | Arm Mali-G615 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | MP3, AAC, AMR, MID, FLAC, OGG, 3GPP |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | MP4, 3GP, FLV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | Yes, with FM Recording | No |
| Speaker Type | Stereo | |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 6000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | Yes, 45W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes |
| StandBy Time | 26 days | |
| Music Playback Time | 8 days | |