{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-pova-neo-2-vs-xiaomi-poco-m7/",
    "generated": "2026-08-09T13:42:11+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Pova Neo 2 vs Xiaomi Poco M7",
    "answer": "The Tecno Pova Neo 2 and the Xiaomi Poco M7 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Tecno Pova Neo 2 leads on performance. The Xiaomi Poco M7 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 39,999 against PKR 41,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Tecno Pova Neo 2",
            "slug": "tecno-pova-neo-2",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-pova-neo-2/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-4-2026-10_15_11-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 41999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-04T05:22:26+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 37.8,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 74.5,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 95.9,
                "overall": 64.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2022",
                    "Dimensions": "170.9 × 77.8 × 9.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "Around 228 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.82 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1640 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 90Hz Touch Sampling Rate: Up to 180Hz",
                    "Protection": "Not officially specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2× Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 12 HiOS 8.6"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB/ 6GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB / 128GB eMMC 5.1",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSD card slot (expandable)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "16 MP (Main) AI/Depth Lens Quad-LED Flash HDR Panorama Face Detection",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP Dual-LED Flash (market dependent)",
                    "Video recording": "1440p@30fps 1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 7000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Rear-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass Gyroscope",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Poco M7",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-m7",
            "brand": "Xiaomi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/xiaomi/xiaomi-poco-m7/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Xiaomi-Poco-M7-Ocean-Blue-Display.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 39999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-12-29T05:10:46+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 34,
                "camera": 82,
                "battery": 64.7,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 64.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "2025 (expected Pakistan launch date TBD)",
                    "Dimensions": "171.9 × 77.8 × 8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "204 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.88 in",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1640 pixels (~260 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Standard (no Gorilla Glass specified)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6×1.95 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 613",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 with HyperOS"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6 GB / 8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP wide (single)",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP wide",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5160 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band\"",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 0,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-neo-2": 37.8,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m7": 34
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-neo-2"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-neo-2": 74,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m7": 82
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-m7"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-neo-2": 74.5,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m7": 64.7
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-neo-2"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-neo-2": 87,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m7": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-neo-2": 31.3,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m7": 37.5
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-m7"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-neo-2": 95.9,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m7": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-m7"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Poco M7 costs PKR 2,000 less.",
        "Tecno Pova Neo 2 packs a 1,840 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Poco M7 offers 2 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Poco M7 has a 34 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Pova Neo 2 or Xiaomi Poco M7?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo 2 and Xiaomi Poco M7 finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Tecno Pova Neo 2 and Xiaomi Poco M7 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo 2 is listed at PKR 41,999 and Xiaomi Poco M7 at PKR 39,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco M7 cheaper by PKR 2,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Pova Neo 2 or Xiaomi Poco M7?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco M7 scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Pova Neo 2 uses a 16 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Poco M7, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Pova Neo 2 or Xiaomi Poco M7?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo 2 leads on battery. Tecno Pova Neo 2 carries a 7000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco M7 a 5160 mAh cell, with 18W and 18W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Pova Neo 2 or Xiaomi Poco M7?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo 2 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Pova Neo 2 runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while Xiaomi Poco M7 runs the Qualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}