Redmi 7 vs Tecno Pova 7 Neo

The Redmi 7 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 632, while the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate; launch prices were $130 and $140. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads — 48/100 vs 21/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 7 Neo has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 108 MP; the Tecno Pova 7 Neo is faster in AnTuTu (560,883 vs 243,691); the Redmi 7 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 210g).

The Tecno Pova 7 Neo significantly outperforms the Redmi 7 by 27 points (48/100 vs 21/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 7
Performance 18
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 25
Portability 66
Value for money 22
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
Performance 43
Display 54
Camera 39
Battery 71
Portability 49
Value for money 74
What makes Redmi 7 better?
  • Lighter: 180g vs 210g
  • Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $140

  • Better portability (66/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Tecno Pova 7 Neo better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 560883 vs 243691
  • Better Geekbench Single: 727 vs 295
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2014 vs 1037
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (43/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better camera (39/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better display (54/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi 7 vs the Tecno Pova 7 Neo, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo scores 27 points higher (48/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads (43/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads (71/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Redmi 7 — 22/100, Tecno Pova 7 Neo — 74/100; 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 Neo notably outperforms the Redmi 7 (43/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo notably outperforms the Redmi 7 (54/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo notably outperforms the Redmi 7 (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo significantly outperforms the Redmi 7 (71/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 7 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (66/100 vs 49/100).

Redmi 7: The Redmi 7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Tecno Pova 7 Neo: The Tecno Pova 7 Neo is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi 7 Tecno Pova 7 Neo
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate
AnTuTu 243691 560883
Geekbench Single 295 727
Geekbench Multi 1037 2014
Display 6.3" IPS LCD 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2460
Refresh rate 60 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 45W
Main camera 12 MP 108 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB / 4GB 8GB
Storage 16GB / 32GB / 64GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14
NFC no
Dimensions 158.7×75.6×8.5 mm
Weight 180 g 210 g
Launch price $130 $140
Camera comparison
Redmi 7
  • Main: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
39
camera
Display comparison
Redmi 7
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display
Battery and charging
Redmi 7
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
25
battery
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless charging: no data
71
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi 7 and Tecno Pova 7 Neo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi 7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 632
21/100
243691 AnTuTu
Tecno Pova 7 Neo MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate
48/100 +56.6%
560883 AnTuTu

Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads Redmi 7 by 56.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi 7
$130
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
$140

Launch price difference: $10. Redmi 7 was $10 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo notably outperforms the Redmi 7 (43/100 vs 18/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo notably outperforms the Redmi 7 (54/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo notably outperforms the Redmi 7 (39/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo significantly outperforms the Redmi 7 (71/100 vs 25/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi 7 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (66/100 vs 49/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 7 or the Tecno Pova 7 Neo?

The Tecno Pova 7 Neo significantly outperforms the Redmi 7 by 27 points (48/100 vs 21/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi 7 and the Tecno Pova 7 Neo?

The Redmi 7 has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo — 48/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi 7 or the Tecno Pova 7 Neo?

The Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads on camera score (39/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi 7 or the Tecno Pova 7 Neo?

The Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads on performance (43/100 vs 18/100).

Should you choose the Redmi 7 over the Tecno Pova 7 Neo?

The Redmi 7 is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Pova 7 Neo is a better fit for everyday use.