Category Breakdown
Camera
K12 Pro
Main sensor resolution (64 MP)
WinsBattery
≈ Tie
Battery capacity
≈ TieCharging
Pova 5
Wired charging speed (45W)
WinsPerformance
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AnTuTu benchmark
—Display
K12 Pro
Screen size (6.8")
WinsWeight
Pova 5
Total weight (219.4g)
WinsValue
Pova 5
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (10/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | K12 Pro | Pova 5 |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.8" | 6.78" | |
| 720 × 1,640 | 1,080 × 2,460 | |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD | |
| — | 120Hz | |
| — | 580 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Triple | Single | |
| No | No | |
| Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 662 (11 nm) | Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) | |
| 4 GB | 8 GB | |
| 128 GB | 256 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 6,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh | |
| 20W | 45W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 221g | 219.4g | |
| 9.7mm | 9mm | |
| plastic | Glass front | plastic frame | plastic back | |
| none | none | |
| Budget | Budget | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Budget basic user
Lenovo K12 Pro
This device offers a massive battery for those who prioritize longevity over raw processing speed.
Best overall value
Tecno Pova 5
It delivers a superior chipset and much faster charging speeds for the same price point.