Head to head

Tecno Pova Neo 2 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB

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

The short answer

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 73 against 65 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, display and memory & storage. The Tecno Pova Neo 2 still wins on performance and 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 94,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB takes it by 8.2 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Tecno Pova Neo 2 leads

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

Camera Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB leads

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

Battery & charging Level

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB 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 53,000 less.
  • Tecno Pova Neo 2 packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB charges 27W faster.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB offers 6 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB ships with 384 GB more storage.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB has a 184 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Tecno Pova Neo 2 if…

you care most about performance and value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Pova Neo 2 Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 41,999 Cheaper PKR 94,999
Design & build
Release date September 2022 September 2024 (global) / Late 2024 in Pakistan
Dimensions 170.9 × 77.8 × 9.6 mm 162.16 × 74.92 × 8.24 mm
Weight Around 228 g 180 g Better
Water resistance No official IP rating IP64 (dust-tight + protected against water splashes)
Display
Screen size 6.82 inches Better 6.67in
Resolution 720 × 1640 pixels (HD+) 2400 × 1080 Better
Panel type IPS LCD 90Hz Touch Sampling Rate: Up to 180Hz AMOLED 120 Hz 1800 nits peak
Protection Not officially specified Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) Helio G100-Ultra, 6 nm
CPU Octa-core 2× Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz Octa-core up to 2.2 GHz
GPU Mali-G52 MC2 Mali-G57 MC2
Operating system Android 12 HiOS 8.6 Xiaomi HyperOS
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB/ 6GB 12 GB Better
Internal storage 64GB / 128GB eMMC 5.1 512 GB Better
Card slot Dedicated microSD card slot (expandable) microSD (hybrid slot)
Camera
Main camera 16 MP (Main) AI/Depth Lens Quad-LED Flash HDR Panorama Face Detection 200 MP main (OIS) 8 MP ultra-wide 2 MP macro Better
Selfie camera 8 MP Dual-LED Flash (market dependent) 32 MP selfie Better
Video recording 1440p@30fps 1080p@30fps Rear: 1080p@60fps,1080p@30fps,720p@30fps Front: 1080p@30fps,720p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 7000 mAh Better Non-removable Li-Po 5500 mAh
Wired charging 18W Fast Charging 45 W Turbo (charger included) Better
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 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE 5.3
NFC No Yes
Sensors Rear-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass Gyroscope In-screen fingerprint Proximity Ambient light Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass IR blaster
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0, OTG support

“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 Note 14 Pro 12GB?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.2 points. It wins on camera, 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 Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB in Pakistan?

Tecno Pova Neo 2 is listed at PKR 41,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB at PKR 94,999. That makes Tecno Pova Neo 2 cheaper by PKR 53,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Pova Neo 2 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Pova Neo 2 uses a 16 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Pova Neo 2 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB?

Tecno Pova Neo 2 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Pova Neo 2 runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB runs the Helio G100-Ultra, 6 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.