Redmi K100 Pro Max vs Tecno Pova Neo

The Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Pova Neo (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25; launch prices were $730 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 94/100 vs 23/100 (a 71-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 163,723); the Redmi K100 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pova Neo doesn't.

The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo by 71 points (94/100 vs 23/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 91
Camera 90
Battery 95
Portability
Value for money 100
Tecno Pova Neo
Performance 9
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 63
Portability 39
Value for money 26
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 163723
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 185
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 521
  • Bigger battery: 9070 vs 6000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 9/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (95/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better display (91/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Tecno Pova Neo better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $730

  • Overall rating 23/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro Max vs the Tecno Pova Neo, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 71 points higher (94/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Redmi K100 Pro Max — 100/100, Tecno Pova Neo — 26/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (98/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (91/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (95/100 vs 63/100).

Redmi K100 Pro Max: The Redmi K100 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Tecno Pova Neo: The Tecno Pova Neo is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K100 Pro Max Tecno Pova Neo
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Helio G25
AnTuTu 3942923 163723
Geekbench Single 3640 185
Geekbench Multi 11033 521
Display 6.9" AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1200x2608
Refresh rate 185 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 9070 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 100W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits 480 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP69
Dimensions 171.4×77.3×9.1 mm
Weight 214 g
Launch price $730 $130
Camera comparison
Redmi K100 Pro Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Tecno Pova Neo
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K100 Pro Max
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
91
display
Tecno Pova Neo
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K100 Pro Max
  • 9070 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
95
battery
Tecno Pova Neo
  • 6000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
63
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K100 Pro Max and Tecno Pova Neo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K100 Pro Max Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
94/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Tecno Pova Neo MediaTek Helio G25
23/100 -2308.3%
163723 AnTuTu

Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Tecno Pova Neo by 2308.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K100 Pro Max
$730
Tecno Pova Neo
$130

Launch price difference: $600. Tecno Pova Neo was $600 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (98/100 vs 9/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (91/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (90/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (95/100 vs 63/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Tecno Pova Neo?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo by 71 points (94/100 vs 23/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Tecno Pova Neo?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 94/100, the Tecno Pova Neo — 23/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Tecno Pova Neo?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Tecno Pova Neo?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 9/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro Max over the Tecno Pova Neo?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Tecno Pova Neo is a better fit for everyday use.