Head to head

Tecno Pova Neo vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

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

The short answer

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 90 against 69 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Tecno Pova Neo still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Pova Neo is the cheaper of the two at PKR 36,999 against PKR 239,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max takes it by 21.1 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads

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

Camera Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Tecno Pova Neo leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Tecno Pova Neo costs PKR 203,000 less.
  • Xiaomi 17 Pro Max packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi 17 Pro Max charges 82W faster.
  • Xiaomi 17 Pro Max offers 10 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi 17 Pro Max ships with 896 GB more storage.
  • Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Xiaomi 17 Pro Max uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Tecno Pova Neo if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Pova Neo Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 36,999 Cheaper PKR 239,999
Design & build
Release date December 2021 Expected September 2025 (Pakistan / global)
Dimensions 171.4 × 77.3 × 9.1 mm 162.9 × 77.6 × 8.0 mm
Weight Not officially specified 219 g
Water resistance No official IP rating Not listed
Display
Screen size 6.8 inches 6.9 in Better
Resolution 720 × 1640 pixels (HD+) 1200 × 2608 pixels (~416 ppi) Better
Panel type IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 480 nits LTPO AMOLED, HDR10+, 120Hz
Protection No official protection specified Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass / Shield Glass 3.0 (leaked)
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G25 (12nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
CPU Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 Octa-core (2 × 4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6 × 3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)
GPU PowerVR GE8320 Adreno 840
Operating system Android 11 HIOS 7.6 HyperOS 3 (based on Android 16)
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12 / 16 GB LPDDR5X (variants) Better
Internal storage 64GB / 128GB 512 GB / 1 TB UFS 4.1 (variants) Better
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC slot (expandable storage) No
Camera
Main camera 13 MP (Wide), Autofocus AI Secondary Lens Quad-LED Flash HDR Panorama Face Detection 50 MP (wide, OIS) + 50 MP periscope telephoto (5× optical zoom) + 50 MP ultra-wide Better
Selfie camera 8 MP Dual LED Flash HDR 50 MP wide Better
Video recording 1080p@30fps 8K@30fps (HDR) + 4K@30/60/120fps + 1080p up to 960fps (various modes)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh Non-removable Li-ion / Si-C ~7,500 mAh Better
Wired charging 18W Fast Charging 100W wired, 50W wireless, ~22.5W reverse wireless Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual Nano-SIM (IP68, dust/water resistant)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.0 5.4
NFC No Yes
Sensors Rear-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass Fingerprint (under-display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort, OTG

“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 or Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 21.1 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Tecno Pova Neo 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 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?

Tecno Pova Neo is listed at PKR 36,999 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max at PKR 239,999. That makes Tecno Pova Neo cheaper by PKR 203,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Pova Neo or Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Pova Neo uses a 13 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Pova Neo or Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Tecno Pova Neo carries a 6000 mAh cell and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max a 7500 mAh cell, with 18W and 100W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Pova Neo or Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Pova Neo runs the MediaTek Helio G25 (12nm) while Xiaomi 17 Pro Max runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 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.