{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-pova-neo-vs-xiaomi-17-pro/", "generated": "2026-08-11T02:27:26+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Tecno Pova Neo vs Xiaomi 17 Pro", "answer": "The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 264,999.", "phones": [ { "name": "Tecno Pova Neo", "slug": "tecno-pova-neo", "brand": "Tecno", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-pova-neo/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-4-2026-11_09_39-AM-683x1024.png", "price": { "amount": 36999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-08-04T06:15:20+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 57, "camera": 74, "battery": 74.5, "display": 87, "memory": 31.3, "value": 100, "overall": 69.3 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "December 2021", "Dimensions": "171.4 × 77.3 × 9.1 mm", "Weight": "Not officially specified", "Water resistance": "No official IP rating" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.8 inches", "Resolution": "720 × 1640 pixels (HD+)", "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 480 nits", "Protection": "No official protection specified" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G25 (12nm)", "CPU": "Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53", "GPU": "PowerVR GE8320", "Operating system": "Android 11 HIOS 7.6" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "4GB / 6GB", "Internal storage": "64GB / 128GB", "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC slot (expandable storage)" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "13 MP (Wide), Autofocus AI Secondary Lens Quad-LED Flash HDR Panorama Face Detection", "Selfie camera": "8 MP Dual LED Flash HDR", "Video recording": "1080p@30fps" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 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 Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot", "Bluetooth": "5.0", "NFC": "No", "Sensors": "Rear-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass", "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG" } } }, { "name": "Xiaomi 17 Pro", "slug": "xiaomi-17-pro", "brand": "Xiaomi", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/xiaomi/xiaomi-17-pro/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ChatGPT-Image-Oct-5-2025-10_21_48-AM.png", "price": { "amount": 264999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2025-10-12T05:57:50+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 97.8, "camera": 98, "battery": 95, "display": 100, "memory": 100, "value": 20.8, "overall": 90.2 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "March 2026 (expected in Pakistan)", "Dimensions": "151.1 × 71.8 × 8 mm", "Weight": "192 g" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.73 inches", "Resolution": "1220 × 2712 pixels (~460 ppi)", "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 120Hz", "Protection": "Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)", "CPU": "Octa-core (2×4.6 GHz + 6×3.62 GHz)", "GPU": "Adreno 840", "Operating system": "Android 16 with HyperOS 3" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "12 GB / 16 GB", "Internal storage": "256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB (UFS 4.1)", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "50 MP wide (OIS) + 50 MP periscope telephoto + 50 MP ultra-wide", "Selfie camera": "50 MP wide", "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, HDR10+" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion / Si-Ca 6300 mAh", "Wired charging": "100W wired, 50W wireless, 22.5W reverse wireless" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (IP68 dust/water resistant)", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band", "Bluetooth": "5.4", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity, barometer, color spectrum, UWB", "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort, OTG" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": "xiaomi-17-pro", "margin": 20.9, "decisive": true, "categories": [ { "category": "performance", "label": "Performance", "weight": 25, "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.", "scores": { "tecno-pova-neo": 57, "xiaomi-17-pro": 97.8 }, "leader": "xiaomi-17-pro" }, { "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": 74, "xiaomi-17-pro": 98 }, "leader": "xiaomi-17-pro" }, { "category": "battery", "label": "Battery & charging", "weight": 18, "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.", "scores": { "tecno-pova-neo": 74.5, "xiaomi-17-pro": 95 }, "leader": "xiaomi-17-pro" }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "tecno-pova-neo": 87, "xiaomi-17-pro": 100 }, "leader": "xiaomi-17-pro" }, { "category": "memory", "label": "Memory & storage", "weight": 12, "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.", "scores": { "tecno-pova-neo": 31.3, "xiaomi-17-pro": 100 }, "leader": "xiaomi-17-pro" }, { "category": "value", "label": "Value for money", "weight": 10, "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.", "scores": { "tecno-pova-neo": 100, "xiaomi-17-pro": 20.8 }, "leader": "tecno-pova-neo" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Tecno Pova Neo costs PKR 228,000 less.", "Xiaomi 17 Pro packs a 300 mAh larger battery.", "Xiaomi 17 Pro charges 82W faster.", "Xiaomi 17 Pro offers 10 GB more RAM.", "Xiaomi 17 Pro ships with 896 GB more storage.", "Xiaomi 17 Pro has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.", "Xiaomi 17 Pro uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Tecno Pova Neo or Xiaomi 17 Pro?", "answer": "Xiaomi 17 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 20.9 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." }, { "question": "What is the price of Tecno Pova Neo and Xiaomi 17 Pro in Pakistan?", "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo is listed at PKR 36,999 and Xiaomi 17 Pro at PKR 264,999. That makes Tecno Pova Neo cheaper by PKR 228,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Pova Neo or Xiaomi 17 Pro?", "answer": "Xiaomi 17 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Pova Neo uses a 13 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi 17 Pro, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone." }, { "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Pova Neo or Xiaomi 17 Pro?", "answer": "Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on battery. Tecno Pova Neo carries a 6000 mAh cell and Xiaomi 17 Pro a 6300 mAh cell, with 18W and 100W wired charging respectively." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Pova Neo or Xiaomi 17 Pro?", "answer": "Xiaomi 17 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Pova Neo runs the MediaTek Helio G25 (12nm) while Xiaomi 17 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 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/)." }