Redmi Note 11S vs Tecno Pova 7 Ultra

The Redmi Note 11S (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96, while the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Dimensity 8350 Ultimate; launch prices were $250 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads — 65/100 vs 48/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,672,071 vs 493,222); the Redmi Note 11S is noticeably lighter (179g vs 209g).

The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 11S — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 11S
Performance 41
Display 69
Camera 44
Battery 46
Portability 70
Value for money 48
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
Performance 69
Display 94
Camera 43
Battery 72
Portability 44
Value for money 72
What makes Redmi Note 11S better?
  • Lighter: 179g vs 209g
  • Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $300

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better portability (70/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Tecno Pova 7 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1672071 vs 493222
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 678
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 1895
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 70W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 11S vs the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra scores 17 points higher (65/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (69/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Redmi Note 11S — 48/100, Tecno Pova 7 Ultra — 72/100; 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 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 11S (69/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 11S (94/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 11S and the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 11S (72/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 11S notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (70/100 vs 44/100).

Redmi Note 11S: The Redmi Note 11S is a better fit for everyday use.
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra: The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Note 11S Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Helio G96 Dimensity 8350 Ultimate
AnTuTu 493222 1672071
Geekbench Single 678 1398
Geekbench Multi 1895 4313
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1260x2800
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 33W 70W
Wireless charging 0W 30W
Main camera 108 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 13 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB
OS Android 11 Android 15 / HIOS 15
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 159.9×73.9×8.1 mm 160.0×75.2×8.9 mm
Weight 179 g 209 g
Launch price $250 $300
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 11S
  • Main: 108MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 11S
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
69
display
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 11S
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 70W
  • Wireless: 30W
72
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Note 11S and Tecno Pova 7 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Note 11S MediaTek Helio G96
48/100
493222 AnTuTu
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra Dimensity 8350 Ultimate
65/100 +70.5%
1672071 AnTuTu

Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads Redmi Note 11S by 70.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 11S
$250
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
$300

Launch price difference: $50. Redmi Note 11S was $50 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 11S (69/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 11S (94/100 vs 69/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 11S and the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 11S (72/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 11S notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (70/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 11S or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?

The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 11S — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 11S and the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?

The Redmi Note 11S has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra — 65/100.

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 11S or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?

The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads on performance (69/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 11S over the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?

The Redmi Note 11S is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a better fit for active users.