Poco M6 vs Tecno Pova 7 Neo
The Poco M6 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate; launch prices were $120 and $140. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads — 48/100 vs 40/100 (a 8-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 Tecno Pova 7 Neo is faster in AnTuTu (561,891 vs 513,809); the Poco M6 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M6
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
What makes Poco M6 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 732 vs 727
- Lighter: 195g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $140
- Better portability (60/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Tecno Pova 7 Neo better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 561891 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2014 vs 1954
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (54/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M6 vs the Tecno Pova 7 Neo, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo scores 8 points higher (48/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads (71/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Poco M6 — 62/100, 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 Tecno Pova 7 Neo and the Poco M6 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100). 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 Poco M6 (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M6 is a bit better (60/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M6 | Tecno Pova 7 Neo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 561891 | |
| Geekbench Single | 732 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1954 | 2014 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / MIUI 14 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | $140 |
Camera comparison
Poco M6
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco M6
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M6
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M6 and Tecno Pova 7 Neo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads Poco M6 by 8.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $20. Poco M6 was $20 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo and the Poco M6 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).
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 Poco M6 (71/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M6 is a bit better (60/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M6 or the Tecno Pova 7 Neo?
The Tecno Pova 7 Neo edges out the Poco M6 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco M6 and the Tecno Pova 7 Neo?
The Poco M6 has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M6 or the Tecno Pova 7 Neo?
The Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads on camera score (39/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Poco M6 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).