Head to head

Tecno Pova Neo 2 vs Xiaomi Redmi A5

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

The short answer

The Tecno Pova Neo 2 and the Xiaomi Redmi A5 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 Redmi A5 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 22,999 against PKR 41,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Tecno Pova Neo 2 leads

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

Camera Level

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

Battery & charging Tecno Pova Neo 2 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Redmi A5 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Redmi A5 costs PKR 19,000 less.
  • Tecno Pova Neo 2 packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Redmi A5 has a 16 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Tecno Pova Neo 2 if…

you care most about performance and battery & charging.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi A5 if…

you care most about value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Pova Neo 2 Xiaomi Redmi A5
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 41,999 PKR 22,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date September 2022 March 2024 (official)
Dimensions 170.9 × 77.8 × 9.6 mm 168.3 × 76.3 × 8.3 mm
Weight Around 228 g 193 g Better
Water resistance No official IP rating Not rated
Display
Screen size 6.82 inches 6.88 inches Better
Resolution 720 × 1640 pixels (HD+) 720 × 1640 pixels (~260 ppi)
Panel type IPS LCD 90Hz Touch Sampling Rate: Up to 180Hz IPS LCD, 90Hz
Protection Not officially specified Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) MediaTek Helio G36 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core 2× Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz Octa-core (4×2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 + 4×1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU Mali-G52 MC2 PowerVR GE8320
Operating system Android 12 HiOS 8.6 Android 14 (Go Edition), MIUI
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB/ 6GB 4 GB / 6 GB
Internal storage 64GB / 128GB eMMC 5.1 64 GB / 128 GB
Card slot Dedicated microSD card slot (expandable) microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main camera 16 MP (Main) AI/Depth Lens Quad-LED Flash HDR Panorama Face Detection 32 MP wide + auxiliary lens Better
Selfie camera 8 MP Dual-LED Flash (market dependent) 8 MP
Video recording 1440p@30fps 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 7000 mAh Better Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh
Wired charging 18W Fast Charging 18W wired
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE 5.0
NFC No No
Sensors Rear-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass Gyroscope Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C

“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 Redmi A5?

Tecno Pova Neo 2 and Xiaomi Redmi A5 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.

What is the price of Tecno Pova Neo 2 and Xiaomi Redmi A5 in Pakistan?

Tecno Pova Neo 2 is listed at PKR 41,999 and Xiaomi Redmi A5 at PKR 22,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi A5 cheaper by PKR 19,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Pova Neo 2 or Xiaomi Redmi A5?

Tecno Pova Neo 2 leads on battery. Tecno Pova Neo 2 carries a 7000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi A5 a 5000 mAh cell, with 18W and 18W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Pova Neo 2 or Xiaomi Redmi A5?

Tecno Pova Neo 2 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Pova Neo 2 runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while Xiaomi Redmi A5 runs the MediaTek Helio G36 (12 nm).

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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.