Head to head

Tecno Pova Neo vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 4 Aug 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 90 against 69 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Tecno Pova Neo still wins on value for money, 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 179,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus takes it by 20.3 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads

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

Camera Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Tecno Pova Neo leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Tecno Pova Neo costs PKR 143,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus charges 72W faster.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus offers 10 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus ships with 896 GB more storage.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus has a 187 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Tecno Pova Neo if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus if…

you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Pova Neo Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 36,999 Cheaper PKR 179,999
Design & build
Release date December 2021 Expected 2026
Dimensions 171.4 × 77.3 × 9.1 mm Not listed
Weight Not officially specified Not listed
Water resistance No official IP rating IP68 (dust-tight and water-resistant)
Display
Screen size 6.8 inches 6.83 in Better
Resolution 720 × 1640 pixels (HD+) 1220 × 2772 px (approx.) Better
Panel type IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 480 nits AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+
Protection No official protection specified Dragon Crystal
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G25 (12nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 Octa-core (2.8 GHz)
GPU PowerVR GE8320 Adreno 810
Operating system Android 11 HIOS 7.6 Android 16 (expected)
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12 GB / 16 GB Better
Internal storage 64GB / 128GB 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB Better
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC slot (expandable storage) No
Camera
Main camera 13 MP (Wide), Autofocus AI Secondary Lens Quad-LED Flash HDR Panorama Face Detection 200 MP main + 13 MP ultra-wide + 2 MP telephoto/auxiliary Better
Selfie camera 8 MP Dual LED Flash HDR 32 MP Better
Video recording 1080p@30fps Up to 4K @ 60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion ~7500 mAh Better
Wired charging 18W Fast Charging 90W wired fast charge + reverse charging Better
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 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.0 5.4
NFC No Yes
Sensors Rear-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass Under-display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, 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 Note 16 Pro Plus?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 20.3 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Tecno Pova Neo 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 Note 16 Pro Plus in Pakistan?

Tecno Pova Neo is listed at PKR 36,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus at PKR 179,999. That makes Tecno Pova Neo cheaper by PKR 143,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Pova Neo or Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Pova Neo uses a 13 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Pova Neo or Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads on battery. Tecno Pova Neo carries a 6000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus a 7500 mAh cell, with 18W and 90W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Pova Neo or Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Pova Neo runs the MediaTek Helio G25 (12nm) while Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 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.