Redmi 5 Plus vs Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
The Redmi 5 Plus (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, while the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads — 44/100 vs 10/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 108 MP; the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,700,848 vs 218,879); the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 5 Plus doesn't.
Redmi 5 Plus
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1700848 vs 218879
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 862
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Redmi 5 Plus vs the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra scores 34 points higher (44/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 5 Plus leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (63/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 5 Plus notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (75/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 5 Plus significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (98/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi 5 Plus | Tecno Pova 7 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 218879 | 1700848 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 862 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 70W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB | |
| OS | — | Android 15, HIOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×75.5×8.1 mm | 160.0×75.2×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | — | |
| Price | $170 | — |
Redmi 5 Plus
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi 5 Plus
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 5 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- Wireless: 30W
We compared Redmi 5 Plus and Tecno Pova 7 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads Redmi 5 Plus by 87.1% in our overall performance rating.
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (21/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (40/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (63/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi 5 Plus notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (75/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 5 Plus significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (98/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus by 34 points (44/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 5 Plus and the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Redmi 5 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads on camera score (40/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads on performance (21/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 5 Plus over the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Redmi 5 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.