Redmi Note 7 vs Tecno Pova 7 5G
The Redmi Note 7 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, 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 29/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 7 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 108 MP; the Tecno Pova 7 5G is faster in AnTuTu (854,047 vs 347,995); the Redmi Note 7 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 205g).
Redmi Note 7
Tecno Pova 7 5G
- Lighter: 186g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $200
- Better portability (66/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 854047 vs 347995
- Better Geekbench Single: 771 vs 360
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1980 vs 1115
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (49/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 7 vs the Tecno Pova 7 5G, the Tecno Pova 7 5G scores 25 points higher (54/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G leads (49/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G leads (79/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Redmi Note 7 — 28/100, 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 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 7 (49/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 7 (66/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 7 (79/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 7 is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 7 | Tecno Pova 7 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 347995 | 854047 | |
| Geekbench Single | 360 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1115 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | — | — | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 108 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | — | — | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.2×75.2×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 186 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $170 | $200 |
Redmi Note 7
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Tecno Pova 7 5G
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Note 7
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Tecno Pova 7 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 7
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova 7 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Redmi Note 7 and Tecno Pova 7 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Pova 7 5G leads Redmi Note 7 by 59.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $30. Redmi Note 7 was $30 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G notably outperforms the Redmi Note 7 (49/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 7 (66/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 7 (79/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 7 is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 7 or the Tecno Pova 7 5G?
The Tecno Pova 7 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 7 by 25 points (54/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 7 and the Tecno Pova 7 5G?
The Redmi Note 7 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Tecno Pova 7 5G — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 7 or the Tecno Pova 7 5G?
The Tecno Pova 7 5G leads on camera score (39/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 7 or the Tecno Pova 7 5G?
The Tecno Pova 7 5G leads on performance (49/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 7 over the Tecno Pova 7 5G?
The Redmi Note 7 is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Pova 7 5G is a better fit for those who care about battery life.