Category Breakdown
Camera
Pova 6 Neo 5G
Main sensor resolution (108 MP)
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Pova 5
Battery capacity (6,000 mAh)
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Pova 5
Wired charging speed (45W)
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AnTuTu benchmark
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Pova 5
Screen size (6.78")
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Pova 5
Total weight (219.4g)
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Specs-per-dollar (server score)
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| Spec | Pova 5 | Pova 6 Neo 5G |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.78" | 6.67" | |
| 1,080 × 2,460 | 720 × 1,600 | |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| 580 nits | — | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Single | Dual | |
| No | No | |
| Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) | |
| 8 GB | 8 GB | |
| 256 GB | 256 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 6,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 45W | 18W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 219.4g | — | |
| 9mm | 7.8mm | |
| Glass front | plastic frame | plastic back | — | |
| none | — | |
| Budget | Budget | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best battery life
Tecno Pova 5
It features a larger 6000mAh battery and faster 45W charging speeds compared to the newer model.
Best camera performance
Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G
This device includes a high-resolution 108MP camera and the updated Dimensity 6300 5G chipset.