Head to head

Tecno Pova Neo vs Xiaomi Black Shark 6

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

The short answer

The Xiaomi Black Shark 6 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 86 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 97,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Black Shark 6 takes it by 16.7 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Black Shark 6 leads

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

Camera Xiaomi Black Shark 6 leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi Black Shark 6 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Xiaomi Black Shark 6 leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Black Shark 6 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 61,000 less.
  • Tecno Pova Neo packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Black Shark 6 charges 102W faster.
  • Xiaomi Black Shark 6 offers 6 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Black Shark 6 ships with 384 GB more storage.
  • Xiaomi Black Shark 6 has a 51 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Xiaomi Black Shark 6 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 Black Shark 6 if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Pova Neo Xiaomi Black Shark 6
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 36,999 Cheaper PKR 97,999
Design & build
Release date December 2021 late 2025
Dimensions 171.4 × 77.3 × 9.1 mm Not listed
Weight Not officially specified Not listed
Water resistance No official IP rating Not specified
Display
Screen size 6.8 inches Better 6.67 inches
Resolution 720 × 1640 pixels (HD+) 1080 × 2400 pixels ( ~395 PPI) Better
Panel type IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 480 nits OLED
Protection No official protection specified Not listed
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G25 (12nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
CPU Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 Octa-core
GPU PowerVR GE8320 Adreno 740
Operating system Android 11 HIOS 7.6 Android 13 ( MIUI 13)
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB / 6GB 8 GB/12 GB Better
Internal storage 64GB / 128GB 128 GB/512 GB 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 64 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP (triple) LED flash, HDR, panorama Better
Selfie camera 8 MP Dual LED Flash HDR 16 MP Better
Video recording 1080p@30fps 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh Better Li-Po, non-removable 5000 mAh
Wired charging 18W Fast Charging 120 W Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)
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/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.0 5.2 (A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive)
NFC No Yes
Sensors Rear-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0

“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 Black Shark 6?

Xiaomi Black Shark 6 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 16.7 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 Black Shark 6 in Pakistan?

Tecno Pova Neo is listed at PKR 36,999 and Xiaomi Black Shark 6 at PKR 97,999. That makes Tecno Pova Neo cheaper by PKR 61,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Pova Neo or Xiaomi Black Shark 6?

Xiaomi Black Shark 6 scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Pova Neo uses a 13 MP main sensor against 64 MP on Xiaomi Black Shark 6, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Pova Neo or Xiaomi Black Shark 6?

Xiaomi Black Shark 6 leads on battery. Tecno Pova Neo carries a 6000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Black Shark 6 a 5000 mAh cell, with 18W and 120W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Pova Neo or Xiaomi Black Shark 6?

Xiaomi Black Shark 6 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Pova Neo runs the MediaTek Helio G25 (12nm) while Xiaomi Black Shark 6 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.

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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.