{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-pova-neo-vs-xiaomi-poco-m7-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-08-09T17:02:37+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Pova Neo vs Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro",
    "answer": "The Tecno Pova Neo and the Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro leads on performance. The Tecno Pova Neo is the cheaper of the two at PKR 36,999 against PKR 44,999.",
    "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 Poco M7 Pro",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-m7-pro",
            "brand": "Xiaomi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/xiaomi/xiaomi-poco-m7-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Xiaomi-Poco-M7-Pro-Design-Close-up.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 44999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-12-29T05:22:43+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 59.7,
                "camera": 82,
                "battery": 62.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 85.6,
                "overall": 70.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "January 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "163.2 × 75.0 × 8.0 mm",
                    "Weight": "186 g",
                    "Water resistance": "Not officially rated"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels (~395 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Panda Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "IMG BXM-8-256",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13 (MIUI 14 for POCO), upgradable"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6 GB / 8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB / 256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide, f/1.8, PDAF) • 2 MP (depth)",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP (wide)",
                    "Video recording": "• Rear: 1080p@30fps • Front: 1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 0.9,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-neo": 57,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m7-pro": 59.7
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-m7-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-poco-m7-pro": 82
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-m7-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-poco-m7-pro": 62.8
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-neo"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-neo": 87,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m7-pro": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-neo": 31.3,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m7-pro": 50
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-m7-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-poco-m7-pro": 85.6
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-neo"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Pova Neo costs PKR 8,000 less.",
        "Tecno Pova Neo packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro offers 2 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Pova Neo or Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo and Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Tecno Pova Neo and Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo is listed at PKR 36,999 and Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro at PKR 44,999. That makes Tecno Pova Neo cheaper by PKR 8,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Pova Neo or Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Pova Neo uses a 13 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Pova Neo or Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo leads on battery. Tecno Pova Neo carries a 6000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro a 5000 mAh cell, with 18W and 18W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Pova Neo or Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Pova Neo runs the MediaTek Helio G25 (12nm) while Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 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/)."
}