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Tecno Pova Neo

Tecno Pova Neo

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Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime

Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime

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Category Breakdown

Tecno Pova Neo
Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime
Performance
69.464.2
Camera
30.219.1
Display
45.958.9
Battery
37.729.3
Build
65.877.8
Connectivity
52.256.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
42.738.1

Summary

  • The Tecno Pova Neo features a larger 6.8-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1640 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime has a 5.0-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in a sharper display.
  • In terms of performance, the Pova Neo is powered by the Mediatek Helio G25 chipset, whereas the Redmi 4 Prime utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, which generally offers better efficiency and performance.
  • Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Pova Neo's wider aperture (f/1.8) may provide better low-light performance compared to the Redmi's f/2.2.
  • The Pova Neo is equipped with a significantly larger 6000 mAh battery compared to the 4100 mAh battery in the Redmi 4 Prime, allowing for longer usage between charges.
  • On the software front, the Pova Neo runs Android 11 with HIOS 7.6, while the Redmi 4 Prime operates on an older Android 6.0.1 with MIUI 8, indicating a more modern software experience for the Tecno device.
  • Build quality also differs, as the Pova Neo has a plastic frame and back, while the Redmi 4 Prime features an aluminum back and frame, contributing to a more premium feel.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Tecno Pova Neo
Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime

General

Release Date

2021, December 09
2016

Announced

2021, December 09
2016

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

6.8"
5"

Type

IPS LCD, 480 nits
IPS LCD

Resolution

720 x 1640 pixels (~263 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)

PPI

720
1080

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT6762G Helio G25 (12 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)

CPU

Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53

GPU

PowerVR GE8320
Adreno 506

Memory

64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Camera

Main Camera

13 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AFSecondary unknown camera
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF

Main Camera Features

Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama

Front Camera

8 MP, f/2.0
5 MP, f/2.2

Front Camera Features

Dual-LED flash, HDR
N/A

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

6000 mAh
4100 mAh

Battery Details

6000 mAh
Li-Po 4100 mAh, non-removable

Charging Details

18W wired
10W wired

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

171.4 x 77.3 x 9.1 mm (6.75 x 3.04 x 0.36 in)
141.3 x 69.6 x 8.9 mm (5.56 x 2.74 x 0.35 in)

Weight

N/A
156 g

Materials

Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame

Colors

Obsidian, Geek blue, Powehi
Gold, Dark Gray, Silver

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Hybrid Dual SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE

Network Speed

HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

5.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 11, HIOS 7.6
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), MIUI 8

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass