Redmi 5 Plus vs Tecno Pova 7 5G
The Redmi 5 Plus (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, while the Tecno Pova 7 5G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $170 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova 7 5G leads — 54/100 vs 20/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 7 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 108 MP; the Tecno Pova 7 5G is faster in AnTuTu (854,047 vs 218,879); the Redmi 5 Plus is noticeably lighter (180g vs 205g).
Redmi 5 Plus
Tecno Pova 7 5G
- Lighter: 180g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $200
- Better portability (70/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 854047 vs 218879
- Better Geekbench Single: 771 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1980 vs 862
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (49/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Redmi 5 Plus vs the Tecno Pova 7 5G, the Tecno Pova 7 5G scores 34 points higher (54/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G leads (49/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G leads (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G leads (79/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Redmi 5 Plus — 10/100, Tecno Pova 7 5G — 70/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (49/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (66/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G notably outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (79/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 5G (70/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Redmi 5 Plus | Tecno Pova 7 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 218879 | 854047 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 862 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | — | — | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 108 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | — | — | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×75.5×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 180 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $170 | $200 |
Redmi 5 Plus
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Pova 7 5G
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 5 Plus
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Tecno Pova 7 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 5 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova 7 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Redmi 5 Plus and Tecno Pova 7 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Pova 7 5G leads Redmi 5 Plus by 74.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $30. Redmi 5 Plus was $30 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (49/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (66/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G notably outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (39/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (79/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 5G (70/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Tecno Pova 7 5G?
The Tecno Pova 7 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus by 34 points (54/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 5 Plus and the Tecno Pova 7 5G?
The Redmi 5 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Tecno Pova 7 5G — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Tecno Pova 7 5G?
The Tecno Pova 7 5G leads on camera score (39/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Tecno Pova 7 5G?
The Tecno Pova 7 5G leads on performance (49/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 5 Plus over the Tecno Pova 7 5G?
The Redmi 5 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Pova 7 5G is a better fit for those who care about battery life.