Poco M7 vs Tecno Pova 7 Neo
The Poco M7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate; launch prices were $110 and $140. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads — 48/100 vs 43/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Tecno Pova 7 Neo is faster in AnTuTu (561,891 vs 476,175).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M7
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
What makes Poco M7 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $110 vs $140
- Better display (74/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Tecno Pova 7 Neo better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 561891 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 727 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2014 vs 1396
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 210g vs 224g
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 58/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M7 vs the Tecno Pova 7 Neo, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo scores 5 points higher (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads (71/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Poco M7 — 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 Tecno Pova 7 Neo is a bit better (43/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (74/100 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 is a bit better (71/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo is a bit better (49/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M7 | Tecno Pova 7 Neo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 476175 | 561891 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 2014 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×77.8×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 224 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $110 | $140 |
Camera comparison
Poco M7
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco M7
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M7 and Tecno Pova 7 Neo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads Poco M7 by 15.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $30. Poco M7 was $30 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo is a bit better (43/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (74/100 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 is a bit better (71/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo is a bit better (49/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M7 or the Tecno Pova 7 Neo?
The Tecno Pova 7 Neo edges out the Poco M7 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco M7 and the Tecno Pova 7 Neo?
The Poco M7 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M7 or the Tecno Pova 7 Neo?
The Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads on camera score (39/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M7 or the Tecno Pova 7 Neo?
The Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads on performance (43/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Poco M7 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 (74/100 vs 54/100).