Tecno Pova 7 Neo vs Pova 7 5G
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Here we compared two smartphones: the 6.78-inch Tecno Pova 7 Neo (with MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate) that was released on June 20, 2025, against the Tecno Pova 7 5G, which is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.
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Key differences
Reasons to consider the Tecno Pova 7 Neo
- Comes with 1000 mAh larger battery capacity: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Includes a 3.5 mm headphone audio jack port
Reasons to consider the Tecno Pova 7 5G
- 50% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (864K versus 576K)
- Higher display refresh rate – 144 Hz
- Handles wireless charging up to 30W
- Newer Bluetooth version (v5.4)
- Ability to record video in 4K resolution
- Compatible with Wi-Fi 6 wireless networks
- More energy-efficient CPU – Dimensity 7300 Ultimate
- Reverse charging feature
- 37% faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 1011 and 740 points
- The front-facing camera can record video at 4K
Review
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
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Value for money (Beta)
Tests and specifications
Comparison table of technical specifications and testsDisplay
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2460 pixels | 1080 x 2460 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | 396 ppi | 396 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Adaptive refresh rate | Yes (60-120 Hz) | Yes (60-120 Hz) |
| Max rated brightness | 900 nits | 900 nits |
| HDR support | No | No |
| Screen protection | Tempered glass | Tempered glass |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 84.5% | 87.8% |
| Display features | - DCI-P3 | - DCI-P3 |
Design and build
| Height | 168.6 mm (6.64 inches) | 167.3 mm (6.59 inches) |
| Width | 76.6 mm (3.02 inches) | 75.6 mm (2.98 inches) |
| Thickness | 9.31 mm (0.37 inches) | 8.9 mm (0.35 inches) |
| Weight | 203 g (7.16 oz) | 207 g (7.3 oz) |
| Waterproof | IP64 | IP64 |
| Rear material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colors | Black, Silver, Gold, Gray | Black, Silver, Green |
| Fingerprint scanner | Yes, in-button | Yes, in-button |
Screen-to-body ratio
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate |
| Max clock | 2200 MHz | 2500 MHz |
| CPU cores | 8 (2 + 6) | 8 (4 + 4) |
| Architecture | - 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55 - 2 cores at 2.2 GHz: Cortex-A76 |
- 4 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55 - 4 cores at 2.5 GHz: Cortex-A78 |
| L3 cache | - | 4 MB |
| Manufacturing | TSMC | TSMC |
| Lithography process | 6 nanometers | 4 nanometers |
| Neural processor (NPU) | Yes | MediaTek APU 655 |
| Graphics | Mali-G57 MP2 | Mali-G615 MP2 |
| GPU shading units | 64 | 256 |
| GPU clock | 1000 MHz | 1047 MHz |
| FLOPS | ~128 GFLOPS | ~536.1 GFLOPS |
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Compute Score (GPU)
| Compute Score (GPU) | 1476 | 2488 |
| Single-core score | 740 | 1011 |
| Multi-core score | 1923 | 2813 |
AnTuTu Benchmark 11
| CPU | 219745 | 326668 |
| GPU | 48086 | 126634 |
| Memory | 136525 | 136410 |
| UX | 171659 | 274846 |
| Total score | 576015 | 864548 |
| Samples | [4 tests] | [16 tests] |
3DMark Steel Nomad Light
| Stability | - | 99% |
| Graphics test | - | 3 FPS |
| Graphics score | - | 348 |
PCMark 3.0
| Web score | - | 11044 |
| Video editing | - | 6703 |
| Photo editing | - | 35286 |
| Data manipulation | - | 8165 |
| Writing score | - | 18065 |
Recent User Tests
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
| Date | Benchmark | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 📘 2026-07-07 (KLAQO) | AnTuTu 11 | 532021 |
| 📘 2026-05-17 (Арсен) | AnTuTu 11 | 574124 |
| 📘 2026-02-10 -> Newdawg_7 | AnTuTu 11 | 579396 |
| 📘 2025-12-03 (Flame11) | AnTuTu 11 | 576015 |
Tecno Pova 7 5G
| Date | Benchmark | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 📘 2026-08-31 (Prawowok) | AnTuTu 11 | 857794 |
| 📘 2026-08-11 (Viel) | AnTuTu 11 | 801478 |
| 📘 2026-07-22 (Ziyaan) | AnTuTu 11 | 899719 |
| 📘 2026-07-22 (Khanziyanadil) | AnTuTu 11 | 899719 |
| 📘 2026-06-20 (Bagas) | AnTuTu 11 | 835212 |
Memory
| RAM size | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Memory clock | 2133 MHz | 2133 MHz |
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Storage size | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Memory card | MicroSD | MicroSD |
| Memory card max size | Up to 2048 GB | Up to 2048 GB |
Software
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| ROM | HIOS 15 | HIOS 15 |
| OS updates | - | 1 year |
| Security updates | - | 2 years |
Battery
| Capacity | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Max charge power | 45 W | 45 W |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Replaceable | No | No |
| Wireless charging | No | Yes (30 W) |
| Reverse charging | No | Yes |
| Bypass charging | No | No |
| Fast charging | Yes (50% in 36 min) | Yes (50% in 30 min) |
| Full charging time | 1:15 hr | 1:09 hr |
Main camera
| Matrix | 108 megapixels | 50 megapixels |
| Image resolution | 12000 x 9000 | 8192 x 6144 |
| Zoom | Digital | Digital |
| Flash | Dual LED | Dual LED |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| 8K video recording | No | No |
| 4K video recording | No | Up to 30FPS |
| 1080p video recording | Up to 60FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Lenses | 1) Standard: 108 MP 2) Depth: 2 MP |
1) Standard: 50 MP |
| Camera features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
- Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
| Image resolution | 108 MP | 50 MP |
| Aperture | f/1.7 | - |
| Sensor | Samsung ISOCELL S5KHM1 | - |
| Sensor size | 1/1.67" (≈ 0.6 inch) | - |
| Pixel size | 0.7 micron | - |
| Autofocus | Phase autofocus | Phase autofocus |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
Selfie camera
| Megapixels | 8 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
| Sensor | CMOS | - |
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| Video resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS | 2160p (4K) at 30 FPS |
| Depth sensor (TOF 3D) | No | No |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) |
| Wi-Fi features | - Dual Band - Wi-Fi Direct - Wi-Fi Hotspot - Wi-Fi Display |
- Dual Band - Wi-Fi MiMO - Wi-Fi Direct - Wi-Fi Hotspot - Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth features | LE | LE |
| USB type | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 2 | 2 |
| USB features | - Charging - USB-Storage mode - OTG |
- Charging - USB-Storage mode - OTG |
| DisplayPort | No | No |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
| NFC* | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| Number of SIM* | 2 | 2 |
| Type of SIM card | Nano | Nano |
| Multi SIM mode | Standby | Standby |
| eSIM support* | No | No |
| Hybrid slot | No | Yes |
| 5G support | No | Yes |
Sound
| Speakers | Stereo | Stereo |
| Headphone audio jack | Yes | No |
| FM radio | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
Other
| Category | Budget | Mid-range |
| Announced | June 2025 | July 2025 |
| Release date | July 2025 | July 2025 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $180 | $190 |
| Sensors | - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
- Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
| Bundled charger | Yes, 45 W | Yes, 45 W |
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
Conclusion
If the camera, performance, gaming, and connectivity are more important to you, then choose the Tecno Pova 7 5G. But if the battery life and sound are more of a priority – go for the Tecno Pova 7 Neo.
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