Head to head

Tecno Pova Neo 2 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 6

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 4 Aug 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Black Shark 6 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 87 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 97,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Black Shark 6 takes it by 22.8 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Black Shark 6 leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Xiaomi Black Shark 6 leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Xiaomi Black Shark 6 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Xiaomi Black Shark 6 leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Black Shark 6 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Tecno Pova Neo 2 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Tecno Pova Neo 2 costs PKR 56,000 less.
  • Tecno Pova Neo 2 packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Black Shark 6 charges 102W faster.
  • Xiaomi Black Shark 6 offers 6 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Black Shark 6 ships with 384 GB more storage.
  • Xiaomi Black Shark 6 has a 48 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Xiaomi Black Shark 6 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 Black Shark 6 if…

you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Pova Neo 2 Xiaomi Black Shark 6
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 41,999 Cheaper PKR 97,999
Design & build
Release date September 2022 late 2025
Dimensions 170.9 × 77.8 × 9.6 mm Not listed
Weight Around 228 g Not listed
Water resistance No official IP rating Not specified
Display
Screen size 6.82 inches Better 6.67 inches
Resolution 720 × 1640 pixels (HD+) 1080 × 2400 pixels ( ~395 PPI) Better
Panel type IPS LCD 90Hz Touch Sampling Rate: Up to 180Hz OLED
Protection Not officially specified Not listed
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
CPU Octa-core 2× Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz Octa-core
GPU Mali-G52 MC2 Adreno 740
Operating system Android 12 HiOS 8.6 Android 13 ( MIUI 13)
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB/ 6GB 8 GB/12 GB Better
Internal storage 64GB / 128GB eMMC 5.1 128 GB/512 GB 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 64 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP (triple) LED flash, HDR, panorama Better
Selfie camera 8 MP Dual-LED Flash (market dependent) 16 MP Better
Video recording 1440p@30fps 1080p@30fps 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 7000 mAh Better Li-Po, non-removable 5000 mAh
Wired charging 18W Fast Charging 120 W Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE 5.2 (A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive)
NFC No Yes
Sensors Rear-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass Gyroscope Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0

“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 Black Shark 6?

Xiaomi Black Shark 6 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 22.8 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 Black Shark 6 in Pakistan?

Tecno Pova Neo 2 is listed at PKR 41,999 and Xiaomi Black Shark 6 at PKR 97,999. That makes Tecno Pova Neo 2 cheaper by PKR 56,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Pova Neo 2 or Xiaomi Black Shark 6?

Xiaomi Black Shark 6 scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Pova Neo 2 uses a 16 MP main sensor against 64 MP on Xiaomi Black Shark 6, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Pova Neo 2 or Xiaomi Black Shark 6?

Xiaomi Black Shark 6 leads on battery. Tecno Pova Neo 2 carries a 7000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Black Shark 6 a 5000 mAh cell, with 18W and 120W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Pova Neo 2 or Xiaomi Black Shark 6?

Xiaomi Black Shark 6 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Pova Neo 2 runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while Xiaomi Black Shark 6 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.