Tecno Pova Neo 2 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Tecno Pova Neo 2 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 30/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova Neo 2 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6300); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 348,562); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pova Neo 2
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Tecno Pova Neo 2 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6300 mAh
- Overall rating 30/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 1461
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Pova Neo 2 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 56 points higher (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 2 (95/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 2 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 2 (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 2 (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 2 (64/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Pova Neo 2 | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, HIOS 8.6 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 170.9×77.8×9.6 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $825 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova Neo 2
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Pova Neo 2
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Pova Neo 2
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Pova Neo 2 and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Tecno Pova Neo 2 by 90.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Pova Neo 2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 2 (95/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 2 (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 2 (81/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 2 (84/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 2 (64/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pova Neo 2 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 2 by 56 points (86/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Pova Neo 2 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Tecno Pova Neo 2 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pova Neo 2 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pova Neo 2 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pova Neo 2 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.