Head to head

Tecno Pova Neo vs Xiaomi Redmi A5

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 67 against 61 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and battery & charging. The Xiaomi Redmi A5 still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Redmi A5 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 22,999 against PKR 36,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Pova Neo takes it by 6 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Tecno Pova Neo leads

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

Camera Level

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

Battery & charging Tecno Pova Neo leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Redmi A5 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Redmi A5 costs PKR 14,000 less.
  • Tecno Pova Neo packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Redmi A5 has a 19 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Tecno Pova Neo if…

you care most about performance and battery & charging.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi A5 if…

you care most about value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Pova Neo Xiaomi Redmi A5
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 36,999 PKR 22,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date December 2021 March 2024 (official)
Dimensions 171.4 × 77.3 × 9.1 mm 168.3 × 76.3 × 8.3 mm
Weight Not officially specified 193 g
Water resistance No official IP rating Not rated
Display
Screen size 6.8 inches 6.88 inches Better
Resolution 720 × 1640 pixels (HD+) 720 × 1640 pixels (~260 ppi)
Panel type IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 480 nits IPS LCD, 90Hz
Protection No official protection specified Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G25 (12nm) MediaTek Helio G36 (12 nm)
CPU Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 Octa-core (4×2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 + 4×1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU PowerVR GE8320 PowerVR GE8320
Operating system Android 11 HIOS 7.6 Android 14 (Go Edition), MIUI
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB / 6GB 4 GB / 6 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 32 MP wide + auxiliary lens Better
Selfie camera 8 MP Dual LED Flash HDR 8 MP
Video recording 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh Better Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh
Wired charging 18W Fast Charging 18W wired
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual 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 b/g/n
Bluetooth 5.0 5.0
NFC No No
Sensors Rear-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C

“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 Redmi A5?

Tecno Pova Neo comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6 points. It wins on performance and battery & charging. Xiaomi Redmi A5 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 Redmi A5 in Pakistan?

Tecno Pova Neo is listed at PKR 36,999 and Xiaomi Redmi A5 at PKR 22,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi A5 cheaper by PKR 14,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Pova Neo or Xiaomi Redmi A5?

Tecno Pova Neo leads on battery. Tecno Pova Neo carries a 6000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi A5 a 5000 mAh cell, with 18W and 18W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Pova Neo or Xiaomi Redmi A5?

Tecno Pova Neo is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Pova Neo runs the MediaTek Helio G25 (12nm) while Xiaomi Redmi A5 runs the MediaTek Helio G36 (12 nm).

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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.