{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-pova-neo-2-vs-xiaomi-redmi-a7-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-08-11T01:17:25+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Pova Neo 2 vs Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro",
    "answer": "The Tecno Pova Neo 2 and the Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 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 A7 Pro 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": 97.1,
                "overall": 64.2
            },
            "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 Redmi A7 Pro",
            "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-a7-pro",
            "brand": "Redmi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-a7-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-11-2026-11_56_37-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 39999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-02-11T07:00:50+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 34.2,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 73.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 63.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Expected Apr 30, 2026 (Pakistan)",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1640 pixels (~260 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)",
                    "CPU": "1.8 GHz Octa-Core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MP1",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 (Go edition)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4/6 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64/128 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "32 MP (wide) + auxiliary lens, LED flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion 6000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "15W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Compass, Fingerprint (side mounted), Virtual proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 0.8,
        "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-redmi-a7-pro": 34.2
                },
                "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-redmi-a7-pro": 74
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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-redmi-a7-pro": 73.8
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-neo-2": 87,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-a7-pro": 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-redmi-a7-pro": 31.3
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-neo-2": 97.1,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-a7-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-a7-pro"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro costs PKR 2,000 less.",
        "Tecno Pova Neo 2 packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Tecno Pova Neo 2 charges 3W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro has a 16 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Pova Neo 2 or Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo 2 and Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 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 Redmi A7 Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo 2 is listed at PKR 41,999 and Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro at PKR 39,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro cheaper by PKR 2,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Pova Neo 2 or Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo 2 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Pova Neo 2 runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro runs the Unisoc T7250 (12 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/)."
}