Tecno Pova Neo 2
Tecno
PKR 41,999
65/100 overall
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Tecno Pova Neo 2 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 4 Aug 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 91 against 65 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Tecno Pova Neo 2 still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Pova Neo 2 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 41,999 against PKR 239,999.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Xiaomi
PKR 239,999
91/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi 17 Pro Max takes it by 26.5 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Tecno Pova Neo 2 costs PKR 198,000 less.
- Xiaomi 17 Pro Max packs a 500 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi 17 Pro Max charges 82W faster.
- Xiaomi 17 Pro Max offers 10 GB more RAM.
- Xiaomi 17 Pro Max ships with 896 GB more storage.
- Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has a 34 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
- Xiaomi 17 Pro Max uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.
Buy the Tecno Pova Neo 2 if…
you care most about value for money.
Buy the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Tecno Pova Neo 2 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 41,999 Cheaper | PKR 239,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | September 2022 | Expected September 2025 (Pakistan / global) |
| Dimensions | 170.9 × 77.8 × 9.6 mm | 162.9 × 77.6 × 8.0 mm |
| Weight | Around 228 g | 219 g Better |
| Water resistance | No official IP rating | Not listed |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.82 inches | 6.9 in Better |
| Resolution | 720 × 1640 pixels (HD+) | 1200 × 2608 pixels (~416 ppi) Better |
| Panel type | IPS LCD 90Hz Touch Sampling Rate: Up to 180Hz | LTPO AMOLED, HDR10+, 120Hz |
| Protection | Not officially specified | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass / Shield Glass 3.0 (leaked) |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core 2× Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz | Octa-core (2 × 4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6 × 3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Adreno 840 |
| Operating system | Android 12 HiOS 8.6 | HyperOS 3 (based on Android 16) |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 4GB/ 6GB | 12 / 16 GB LPDDR5X (variants) Better |
| Internal storage | 64GB / 128GB eMMC 5.1 | 512 GB / 1 TB UFS 4.1 (variants) Better |
| Card slot | Dedicated microSD card slot (expandable) | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 16 MP (Main) AI/Depth Lens Quad-LED Flash HDR Panorama Face Detection | 50 MP (wide, OIS) + 50 MP periscope telephoto (5× optical zoom) + 50 MP ultra-wide Better |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP Dual-LED Flash (market dependent) | 50 MP wide Better |
| Video recording | 1440p@30fps 1080p@30fps | 8K@30fps (HDR) + 4K@30/60/120fps + 1080p up to 960fps (various modes) |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Ion (non-removable) 7000 mAh | Non-removable Li-ion / Si-C ~7,500 mAh Better |
| Wired charging | 18W Fast Charging | 100W wired, 50W wireless, ~22.5W reverse wireless Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM (IP68, dust/water resistant) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.4 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Sensors | Rear-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass Gyroscope | Fingerprint (under-display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort, OTG |
“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.
Questions people ask
Which is better, Tecno Pova Neo 2 or Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 26.5 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Tecno Pova Neo 2 can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.
What is the price of Tecno Pova Neo 2 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?
Tecno Pova Neo 2 is listed at PKR 41,999 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max at PKR 239,999. That makes Tecno Pova Neo 2 cheaper by PKR 198,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Tecno Pova Neo 2 or Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Pova Neo 2 uses a 16 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Pova Neo 2 or Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Tecno Pova Neo 2 carries a 7000 mAh cell and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max a 7500 mAh cell, with 18W and 100W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Tecno Pova Neo 2 or Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Pova Neo 2 runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while Xiaomi 17 Pro Max runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm).
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