Tecno Pova 7 Ultra vs Xiaomi 12
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Dimensity 8350 Ultimate, while the Xiaomi 12 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; launch prices were $300 and $750. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads — 65/100 vs 64/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 1,322,176); the Xiaomi 12 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
Xiaomi 12
What makes Tecno Pova 7 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 1322176
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 70W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $750
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1398
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 30W
- Lighter: 180g vs 209g
- Better camera (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 12, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra scores 1 points higher (65/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Tecno Pova 7 Ultra — 68/100, Xiaomi 12 — 42/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra and the Xiaomi 12 are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (72/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (69/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Pova 7 Ultra | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 8350 Ultimate | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1724757 | 1322176 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1398 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4313 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 70W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 30W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 113 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / HIOS 15 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×75.2×8.9 mm | 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | $750 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 12
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- Wireless: 30W
Xiaomi 12
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Pova 7 Ultra and Xiaomi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads Xiaomi 12 by 30.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $450. Tecno Pova 7 Ultra was $450 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra and the Xiaomi 12 are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (72/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (69/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra edges out the Xiaomi 12 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra and the Xiaomi 12?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Xiaomi 12 — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12?
The Xiaomi 12 leads on camera score (52/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra over the Xiaomi 12?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for active users.