{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-pova-neo-vs-xiaomi-redmi-a7-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-08-11T01:13:52+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Pova Neo vs Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro",
    "answer": "The Tecno Pova Neo is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 69 against 62 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and value for money. 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 Redmi A7 Pro",
            "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-a7-pro",
            "brand": "Redmi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-a7-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-11-2026-11_56_37-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 39999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-02-11T07:00:50+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 34.2,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 73.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 83.4,
                "overall": 61.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Expected Apr 30, 2026 (Pakistan)",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1640 pixels (~260 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)",
                    "CPU": "1.8 GHz Octa-Core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MP1",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 (Go edition)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4/6 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64/128 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "32 MP (wide) + auxiliary lens, LED flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion 6000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "15W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Compass, Fingerprint (side mounted), Virtual proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "tecno-pova-neo",
        "margin": 7.5,
        "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-redmi-a7-pro": 34.2
                },
                "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-redmi-a7-pro": 74
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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-redmi-a7-pro": 73.8
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-neo": 87,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-a7-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-redmi-a7-pro": 31.3
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-neo": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-a7-pro": 83.4
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-neo"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Pova Neo costs PKR 3,000 less.",
        "Tecno Pova Neo charges 3W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro has a 19 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Pova Neo or Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7.5 points. It wins on performance and value for money. Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 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 Redmi A7 Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo is listed at PKR 36,999 and Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 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 is better for gaming, Tecno Pova Neo or Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Pova Neo runs the MediaTek Helio G25 (12nm) while Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro runs the Unisoc T7250 (12 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/)."
}