Poco F9 Pro vs Tecno Pova 7 Neo
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate; launch prices were $699 and $140. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 48/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 7 Neo has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6330); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 561,891).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 561891
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2014
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 206g vs 210g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Tecno Pova 7 Neo better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6330 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $699
- Better portability (49/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Tecno Pova 7 Neo, the Poco F9 Pro scores 36 points higher (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, 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 Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (74/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (49/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Tecno Pova 7 Neo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 561891 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2014 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 206 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $140 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Tecno Pova 7 Neo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Tecno Pova 7 Neo by 474.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $559. Tecno Pova 7 Neo was $559 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (95/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (91/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (74/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (49/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Tecno Pova 7 Neo?
The Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo by 36 points (84/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Tecno Pova 7 Neo?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Tecno Pova 7 Neo?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Pro or the Tecno Pova 7 Neo?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Tecno Pova 7 Neo?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.