Lava Blaze Dragon vs Tecno Pova 7 Neo
The Lava Blaze Dragon (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate; launch prices were $109 and $140. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads — 48/100 vs 42/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 7 Neo has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Lava Blaze Dragon is faster in AnTuTu (568,395 vs 561,891).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze Dragon
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
What makes Lava Blaze Dragon better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 568395 vs 561891
- Better Geekbench Single: 915 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2115 vs 2014
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $140
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (56/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Tecno Pova 7 Neo better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (39/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze Dragon vs the Tecno Pova 7 Neo, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo scores 6 points higher (48/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads (71/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Blaze Dragon — 70/100, Tecno Pova 7 Neo — 72/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon and the Tecno Pova 7 Neo are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon and the Tecno Pova 7 Neo are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo is a bit better (49/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze Dragon | Tecno Pova 7 Neo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 561891 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 2014 | |
| Display | 6.8" LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 900x1600 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.2×77.8×9.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 210 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $140 |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze Dragon
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 6.8" LCD
- Resolution: 900x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze Dragon and Tecno Pova 7 Neo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Blaze Dragon leads Tecno Pova 7 Neo by 1.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $31. Lava Blaze Dragon was $31 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon and the Tecno Pova 7 Neo are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon and the Tecno Pova 7 Neo are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (71/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo is a bit better (49/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Tecno Pova 7 Neo?
The Tecno Pova 7 Neo edges out the Lava Blaze Dragon by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Blaze Dragon and the Tecno Pova 7 Neo?
The Lava Blaze Dragon has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Tecno Pova 7 Neo?
The Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads on camera score (39/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Lava Blaze Dragon over the Tecno Pova 7 Neo?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (71/100 vs 43/100).