Poco F9 Pro vs Tecno Pova Neo 2
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Pova Neo 2 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 30/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova Neo 2 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6330); the main camera is 200 MP vs 16 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 348,562).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Tecno Pova Neo 2
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1461
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Tecno Pova Neo 2 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6330 mAh
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Tecno Pova Neo 2, the Poco F9 Pro scores 54 points higher (84/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 2 (95/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 2 (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 2 (74/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 2 (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 2 (47/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Tecno Pova Neo 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1461 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 720x1640 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, HIOS 8.6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 170.9×77.8×9.6 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | — | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Tecno Pova Neo 2
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Tecno Pova Neo 2
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Tecno Pova Neo 2
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Tecno Pova Neo 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Tecno Pova Neo 2 by 826.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Pova Neo 2
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 2 (95/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 2 (91/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 2 (74/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 2 (84/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 2 (47/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Tecno Pova Neo 2?
The Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 2 by 54 points (84/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Tecno Pova Neo 2?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Tecno Pova Neo 2 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Tecno Pova Neo 2?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Pro or the Tecno Pova Neo 2?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Tecno Pova Neo 2?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.