Redmi Turbo 5 vs Tecno Pova Neo

The Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Tecno Pova Neo (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25; launch prices were $250 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 67/100 vs 23/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 163,723); the Redmi Turbo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pova Neo doesn't.

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo by 44 points (67/100 vs 23/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5
Performance 80
Display 85
Camera 37
Battery 74
Portability 55
Value for money 86
Tecno Pova Neo
Performance 9
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 63
Portability 39
Value for money 26
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 163723
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 185
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 521
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 6000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 204g vs 214g

  • Higher performance (80/100 vs 9/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (74/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Tecno Pova Neo better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $250

  • Overall rating 23/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 vs the Tecno Pova Neo, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 44 points higher (67/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (80/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (74/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Redmi Turbo 5 — 86/100, 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 Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (80/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (74/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (55/100 vs 39/100).

Redmi Turbo 5: The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Tecno Pova Neo: The Tecno Pova Neo is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Tecno Pova Neo
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra MediaTek Helio G25
AnTuTu 2809170 163723
Geekbench Single 1553 185
Geekbench Multi 6403 521
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 2756x1268
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 64GB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 480 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm 171.4×77.3×9.1 mm
Weight 204 g 214 g
Launch price $250 $130
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Tecno Pova Neo
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Tecno Pova Neo
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
74
battery
Tecno Pova Neo
  • 6000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
63
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Turbo 5 and Tecno Pova Neo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Turbo 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
67/100
2809170 AnTuTu
Tecno Pova Neo MediaTek Helio G25
23/100 -1615.8%
163723 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 leads Tecno Pova Neo by 1615.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Turbo 5
$250
Tecno Pova Neo
$130

Launch price difference: $120. Tecno Pova Neo was $120 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (80/100 vs 9/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (85/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (37/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (74/100 vs 63/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (55/100 vs 39/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Tecno Pova Neo?

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo by 44 points (67/100 vs 23/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Tecno Pova Neo?

The Redmi Turbo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Tecno Pova Neo — 23/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Tecno Pova Neo?

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Tecno Pova Neo?

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (80/100 vs 9/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 over the Tecno Pova Neo?

The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Tecno Pova Neo is a better fit for everyday use.