Redmi 12C vs Tecno Pova 7 Neo
The Redmi 12C (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate; estimated prices are $120 and $140. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads — 30/100 vs 13/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 7 Neo has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Tecno Pova 7 Neo is faster in AnTuTu (560,883 vs 346,495); the Redmi 12C is noticeably lighter (192g vs 210g).
Redmi 12C
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
- Lighter: 192g vs 210g
- Cheaper: $120 vs $140
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 37/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 560883 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 760 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1890 vs 1364
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (35/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Redmi 12C vs the Tecno Pova 7 Neo, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo scores 17 points higher (30/100 vs 13/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads (35/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads (56/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (35/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo notably outperforms the Redmi 12C (56/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 12C notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (60/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
| Specification | Redmi 12C | Tecno Pova 7 Neo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 560883 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 760 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | 1890 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 45 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | — | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×76.4×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 192 g | 210 g | |
| Price | $120 | $140 |
Redmi 12C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 12C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi 12C
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 12C and Tecno Pova 7 Neo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads Redmi 12C by 38.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $20. Redmi 12C is cheaper by $20.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (35/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo notably outperforms the Redmi 12C (56/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi 12C notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (60/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
Which is better: the Redmi 12C or the Tecno Pova 7 Neo?
The Tecno Pova 7 Neo is noticeably better than the Redmi 12C — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi 12C and the Tecno Pova 7 Neo?
The Redmi 12C has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 12C or the Tecno Pova 7 Neo?
The Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads on camera score (35/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 12C over the Tecno Pova 7 Neo?
The Redmi 12C is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Tecno Pova 7 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.