Poco M7 Plus 5G vs Tecno Pova 7 Neo
The Poco M7 Plus 5G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate; launch prices were $168 and $140. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M7 Plus 5G leads — 51/100 vs 48/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M7 Plus 5G is faster in AnTuTu (617,626 vs 561,891).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M7 Plus 5G
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
What makes Poco M7 Plus 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 617626 vs 561891
- Better Geekbench Single: 938 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2183 vs 2014
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (48/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (65/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Tecno Pova 7 Neo better?
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Lighter: 210g vs 217g
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $168
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M7 Plus 5G vs the Tecno Pova 7 Neo, the Poco M7 Plus 5G scores 3 points higher (51/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Poco M7 Plus 5G — 72/100, 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 M7 Plus 5G is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G and the Tecno Pova 7 Neo are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo and the Poco M7 Plus 5G are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M7 Plus 5G | Tecno Pova 7 Neo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 561891 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 2014 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2460x1080 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 108 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14 | |
| Weight | 217 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $168 | $140 |
Camera comparison
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Front: 13MP
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2460x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M7 Plus 5G and Tecno Pova 7 Neo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco M7 Plus 5G leads Tecno Pova 7 Neo by 9.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $28. Tecno Pova 7 Neo was $28 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G and the Tecno Pova 7 Neo are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo and the Poco M7 Plus 5G are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Tecno Pova 7 Neo?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G edges out the Tecno Pova 7 Neo by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco M7 Plus 5G and the Tecno Pova 7 Neo?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo — 48/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Tecno Pova 7 Neo?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G leads on performance (48/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco M7 Plus 5G over the Tecno Pova 7 Neo?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Poco M7 Plus 5G (65/100 vs 54/100).