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Realme 12x (India) vs Tecno Pova 5

What 12x (India) does better (5) and where Pova 5 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Realme 12x (India)
Realme · 202412x (India)
6.7Score
5 advantages≈ $140
vs
Tecno Pova 5
Tecno · 2023Pova 5
7.0Score
5 advantages≈ $140
Higher score
6.7Display6.5
4.6Camera4.6
6.8Battery8.2
5.5Features6.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

12x (India)Pova 5
76.1 × 165.67.776.6 × 168.69
12x (India)Pova 5Difference
Height165.6 mm168.6 mm−3 mm
Width76.1 mm76.6 mm−0.5 mm
Thickness7.7 mm9 mm−1.3 mm
Weight188 g219 g−31 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is 12x (India) better than Pova 5?

  1. 5GYes · Pova 5: No
  2. Peak brightness950 nits vs 580 nits+64%
  3. Weight188 g vs 219 g+17%
  4. Thickness7.7 mm vs 9 mm+17%
  5. Screen-to-body ratio86.5% vs 84.5%+2%

Why is Pova 5 better than 12x (India)?

  1. Storage (max)128 GB vs 256 GB2×
  2. NFCNo · 12x (India): Yes
  3. Battery capacity5,000 mAh vs 6,000 mAh+20%
  4. Charged in 30 min50% vs 71%+42%
  5. Main camera aperturef/1.8 vs f/1.6+12%
Specifications

Side by side

Tecno Pova 5Tecno Pova 5≈ $1407.0
Design
Weight188 g219 g
Thickness7.7 mm9 mm
Height165.6 mm168.6 mm
Width76.1 mm76.6 mm
Frame—Plastic
Back—Plastic
Ingress protectionIP54—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4—
ColoursTwilight Purple, Woodland GreenMecha Black, Amber Gold, Hurricane Blue, Free Fire Edition
Display
Screen size6.7″6.8″
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (width)1,080 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)2,400 px2,460 px
Pixel density392 ppi396 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness950 nits580 nits
Screen-to-body ratio86.5%84.5%
Performance
ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 6100+Mediatek Helio G99
Chip makerMediaTekMediaTek
Process6 nm6 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.2 GHz2.2 GHz
GPUMali-G57 MC2Mali-G57 MC2
AnTuTu score—555,991
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)—1,984
Memory
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage (max)128 GB256 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Storage type—UFS 2.2
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.8f/1.6
Main sensor size1/2.76"1/2.76"
Rear cameras11
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
Selfie camera8 MP8 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity5,000 mAh6,000 mAh
Battery type—Li-Po
Wired charging45 W45 W
Charged in 30 min50%71%
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GYesNo
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.35.2
NFCNoYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Fingerprint sensorSideSide
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Software
OS at launchAndroid 14Android 13
PlatformAndroidAndroid
Interface—HIOS 14
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