{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-pova-neo-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-14-pro-12gb/",
    "generated": "2026-08-11T07:24:53+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Pova Neo vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB",
    "answer": "The Tecno Pova Neo and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Tecno Pova Neo leads on performance. The Tecno Pova Neo is the cheaper of the two at PKR 36,999 against PKR 94,999.",
    "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 Note 14 Pro 12GB",
            "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-note-14-pro-12gb",
            "brand": "Redmi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-note-14-pro-12gb/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-16-2026-11_40_17-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 94999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-16T06:50:30+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 34.2,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 75.4,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 44.2,
                "overall": 71.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2024 (global) / Late 2024 in Pakistan",
                    "Dimensions": "162.16 × 74.92 × 8.24 mm",
                    "Weight": "180 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 (dust-tight + protected against water splashes)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67in",
                    "Resolution": "2400 × 1080",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 120 Hz 1800 nits peak",
                    "Protection": "Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Helio G100-Ultra, 6 nm",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core up to 2.2 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Xiaomi HyperOS"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "512 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD (hybrid slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "200 MP main (OIS) 8 MP ultra-wide 2 MP macro",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP selfie",
                    "Video recording": "Rear: 1080p@60fps,1080p@30fps,720p@30fps Front: 1080p@30fps,720p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5500 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45 W Turbo (charger included)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-screen fingerprint Proximity Ambient light Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass IR blaster",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG support"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 2.3,
        "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-redmi-note-14-pro-12gb": 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-note-14-pro-12gb": 98
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-14-pro-12gb"
            },
            {
                "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-note-14-pro-12gb": 75.4
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-neo": 87,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-14-pro-12gb": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-14-pro-12gb"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-neo": 31.3,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-14-pro-12gb": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-14-pro-12gb"
            },
            {
                "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-note-14-pro-12gb": 44.2
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-neo"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Pova Neo costs PKR 58,000 less.",
        "Tecno Pova Neo packs a 500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB charges 27W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB offers 6 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB ships with 384 GB more storage.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB has a 187 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Pova Neo or Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo and Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB 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 Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo is listed at PKR 36,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB at PKR 94,999. That makes Tecno Pova Neo cheaper by PKR 58,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Pova Neo or Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Pova Neo uses a 13 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Pova Neo or Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Pova Neo runs the MediaTek Helio G25 (12nm) while Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB runs the Helio G100-Ultra, 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/)."
}