Tecno Pova Neo 2
Tecno
PKR 41,999
65/100 overall
Full specs & reviewHead to head
Tecno Pova Neo 2 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 4 Aug 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 90 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 179,999.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus
Redmi
PKR 179,999
90/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus takes it by 25.8 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Tecno Pova Neo 2 costs PKR 138,000 less.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus packs a 500 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus charges 72W faster.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus offers 10 GB more RAM.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus ships with 896 GB more storage.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus has a 184 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus 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 Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Tecno Pova Neo 2 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 41,999 Cheaper | PKR 179,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | September 2022 | Expected 2026 |
| Dimensions | 170.9 × 77.8 × 9.6 mm | Not listed |
| Weight | Around 228 g | Not listed |
| Water resistance | No official IP rating | IP68 (dust-tight and water-resistant) |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.82 inches | 6.83 in Better |
| Resolution | 720 × 1640 pixels (HD+) | 1220 × 2772 px (approx.) Better |
| Panel type | IPS LCD 90Hz Touch Sampling Rate: Up to 180Hz | AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+ |
| Protection | Not officially specified | Dragon Crystal |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core 2× Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz | Octa-core (2.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Adreno 810 |
| Operating system | Android 12 HiOS 8.6 | Android 16 (expected) |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 4GB/ 6GB | 12 GB / 16 GB Better |
| Internal storage | 64GB / 128GB eMMC 5.1 | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB 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 | 200 MP main + 13 MP ultra-wide + 2 MP telephoto/auxiliary Better |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP Dual-LED Flash (market dependent) | 32 MP Better |
| Video recording | 1440p@30fps 1080p@30fps | Up to 4K @ 60fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Ion (non-removable) 7000 mAh | Non-removable Li-Ion ~7500 mAh Better |
| Wired charging | 18W Fast Charging | 90W wired fast charge + reverse charging 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 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.4 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Sensors | Rear-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass Gyroscope | Under-display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, 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 Note 16 Pro Plus?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 25.8 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 Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus in Pakistan?
Tecno Pova Neo 2 is listed at PKR 41,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus at PKR 179,999. That makes Tecno Pova Neo 2 cheaper by PKR 138,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Tecno Pova Neo 2 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Pova Neo 2 uses a 16 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Pova Neo 2 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads on battery. Tecno Pova Neo 2 carries a 7000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus a 7500 mAh cell, with 18W and 90W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Tecno Pova Neo 2 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Pova Neo 2 runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm).
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