{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-pova-neo-vs-xiaomi-poco-m7/",
    "generated": "2026-08-10T15:15:19+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Pova Neo vs Xiaomi Poco M7",
    "answer": "The Tecno Pova Neo is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 69 against 63 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and value for money. The Xiaomi Poco M7 still wins on camera and memory & storage, 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 39,999.",
    "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",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-m7",
            "brand": "Xiaomi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/xiaomi/xiaomi-poco-m7/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Xiaomi-Poco-M7-Ocean-Blue-Display.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 39999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-12-29T05:10:46+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 34,
                "camera": 82,
                "battery": 64.7,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 84.4,
                "overall": 62.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "2025 (expected Pakistan launch date TBD)",
                    "Dimensions": "171.9 × 77.8 × 8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "204 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.88 in",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1640 pixels (~260 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Standard (no Gorilla Glass specified)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6×1.95 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 613",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 with HyperOS"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6 GB / 8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP wide (single)",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP wide",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5160 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": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "tecno-pova-neo",
        "margin": 6.8,
        "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-poco-m7": 34
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-neo"
            },
            {
                "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": 82
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-m7"
            },
            {
                "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": 64.7
                },
                "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": 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": 37.5
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-m7"
            },
            {
                "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": 84.4
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-neo"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Pova Neo costs PKR 3,000 less.",
        "Tecno Pova Neo packs a 840 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Poco M7 offers 2 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Poco M7 has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Pova Neo or Xiaomi Poco M7?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.8 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging and value for money. Xiaomi Poco M7 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 Poco M7 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo is listed at PKR 36,999 and Xiaomi Poco M7 at PKR 39,999. That makes Tecno Pova Neo cheaper by PKR 3,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Pova Neo or Xiaomi Poco M7?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco M7 scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Pova Neo uses a 13 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Poco M7, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Pova Neo or Xiaomi Poco M7?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo leads on battery. Tecno Pova Neo carries a 6000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco M7 a 5160 mAh cell, with 18W and 18W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Pova Neo or Xiaomi Poco M7?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Pova Neo runs the MediaTek Helio G25 (12nm) while Xiaomi Poco M7 runs the Qualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 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/)."
}