Head to head

Tecno Pova Neo vs Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro

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

The short answer

The Tecno Pova Neo is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 69 against 61 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, memory & storage and value for money. The Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro still wins on camera, 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 43,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Pova Neo takes it by 8.3 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Tecno Pova Neo leads

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

Camera Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro 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 Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Tecno Pova Neo 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 7,000 less.
  • Tecno Pova Neo charges 3W faster.
  • Tecno Pova Neo offers 2 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Tecno Pova Neo if…

you care most about performance, memory & storage and value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro if…

you care most about camera.

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Pova Neo Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 36,999 Cheaper PKR 43,999
Design & build
Release date December 2021 Around mid-2026
Dimensions 171.4 × 77.3 × 9.1 mm Not listed
Weight Not officially specified Not listed
Water resistance No official IP rating No official IP certification
Display
Screen size 6.8 inches 6.9 inches Better
Resolution 720 × 1640 pixels (HD+) Better 720 × 1600 pixels (~254 ppi)
Panel type IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 480 nits IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen 120 Hz
Protection No official protection specified Not listed
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G25 (12nm) Unisoc T7250 (4G)
CPU Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 Octa-Core
GPU PowerVR GE8320 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 11 HIOS 7.6 Android 15 OS
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB / 6GB Better 4 GB
Internal storage 64GB / 128GB 64 GB / 128 GB
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC slot (expandable storage) microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main camera 13 MP (Wide), Autofocus AI Secondary Lens Quad-LED Flash HDR Panorama Face Detection Dual camera setup: • Primary: 50 MP • Auxiliary lens LED Flash Better
Selfie camera 8 MP Dual LED Flash HDR 13 MP Better
Video recording 1080p@30fps 1080p @30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po 6000 mAh
Wired charging 18W Fast Charging Better 15W
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
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, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.0 v5.4 with A2DP, LE
NFC No Yes
Sensors Rear-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Compass (Magnetometer) Proximity Sensor (virtual)
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0, 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 Poco C81 Pro?

Tecno Pova Neo comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.3 points. It wins on performance, memory & storage and value for money. Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro 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 Poco C81 Pro in Pakistan?

Tecno Pova Neo is listed at PKR 36,999 and Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro at PKR 43,999. That makes Tecno Pova Neo cheaper by PKR 7,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Pova Neo or Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro?

Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Pova Neo uses a 13 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Pova Neo or Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro?

Tecno Pova Neo is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Pova Neo runs the MediaTek Helio G25 (12nm) while Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro runs the Unisoc T7250 (4G).

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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.