Head to head

Tecno Pova Neo vs Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5

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

The short answer

The Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 83 against 69 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and display. 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 134,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 takes it by 14 points on our weighted spec score.

Camera Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 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 98,000 less.
  • Tecno Pova Neo packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 charges 72W faster.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 offers 10 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 ships with 384 GB more storage.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 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 Turbo 5 if…

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

Not enough published data to score: Performance. Those categories are excluded from the overall figure rather than estimated.

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Pova Neo Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 36,999 Cheaper PKR 134,999
Design & build
Release date December 2021 2026, January 29
Dimensions 171.4 × 77.3 × 9.1 mm Not listed
Weight Not officially specified Not listed
Water resistance No official IP rating Not officially specified
Display
Screen size 6.8 inches Better 6.67 inches
Resolution 720 × 1640 pixels (HD+) 1220 × 2712 pixels (1.5K resolution) Better
Panel type IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 480 nits AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection No official protection specified Not listed
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G25 (12nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4 nm)
CPU Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 Octa-core
GPU PowerVR GE8320 Adreno GPU
Operating system Android 11 HIOS 7.6 Android 15 with HyperOS
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12 GB / 16 GB Better
Internal storage 64GB / 128GB 256 GB / 512 GB 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 50 MP, wide 8 MP, ultra-wide LED flash, HDR, panorama Better
Selfie camera 8 MP Dual LED Flash HDR 20 MP Better
Video recording 1080p@30fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh Better Li-Po 5000 mAh
Wired charging 18W Fast Charging Fast charging supported (likely 90W) Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)
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/6/7, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.0 5.4
NFC No Yes
Sensors Rear-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass Fingerprint (under-display, optical) Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C, OTG

“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 Turbo 5?

Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 14 points. It wins on 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 Turbo 5 in Pakistan?

Tecno Pova Neo is listed at PKR 36,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 at PKR 134,999. That makes Tecno Pova Neo cheaper by PKR 98,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Pova Neo or Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5?

Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Pova Neo uses a 13 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Pova Neo or Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5?

Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 leads on battery. Tecno Pova Neo carries a 6000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 a 5000 mAh cell, with 18W and 90W wired charging respectively.

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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.