Home Phone comparison Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 and Tecno Pova 7 4G - Which is better?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 vs Tecno Pova 7 4G

37 out 100
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
VS
61 out 100
Tecno Pova 7 4G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
Tecno Pova 7 4G

Compared 2 smartphones : Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Manufactured in February, 2018, with display 5.99 with chipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 636, vs Tecno Pova 7 4G, Manufactured in June, 2025 with chipsetMediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery Life
  6. Cameras
  7. Comments (0)

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
  • Higher pixel density: 403ppi
  • Lighter design: 180g vs 203g
Reasons to choose Tecno Pova 7 4G
  • Larger display: 6.78in
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz
  • Higher battery capacity: 7000mAh vs 4000mAh
  • Newer Bluetooth version: 5.2 vs 4.2
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
  • Includes charger

Versions

Available versions and configurations
Memory Options - 3/32 GB
- 3/64 GB
- 4/64 GB
- 6/64 GB		 - 8/128 GB
- 8/256 GB

Review

Key Specs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 and Tecno Pova 7 4G
Display
Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
Camera
Main & front camera tests
Performance
App & system performance
Games
3D gaming performance
Battery
Battery life, charging speed & type
Connectivity
Connectivity features
NanoReview Score
Overall score by NanoReview
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Tests & specs

Specs & test comparison
Smartphones:
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
vs
Tecno Pova 7 4G

Display

Display quality comparison
Type IPS LCD AMOLED
Size 5.99 in 6.78 in
Resolution 1080x2160 pixels 1080x2460 pixels
Aspect ratio 18:9 21:9
Pixel density 403 ppi 396 ppi
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate No Yes (60-120 Hz)
Max brightness 450 nits n/a
HDR support No No
Screen-to-body ratio 77.4 % 83.1 %
Features n/a DCI-P3
Display test
Peak brightness (auto)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
555 nits
Tecno Pova 7 4G
n/a
sRGB gamut99.7 %n/a
PWM (Flicker)2358 Hzn/a
Response time38 msn/a
Contrast2252:1n/a
Sources: NotebookCheck [Xiaomi Redmi Note 5]

Design & Build

Design and ergonomics comparison
Height 158.5 mm (6.24 in) 168.6 mm (6.64 in)
Width 75.4 mm (2.97 in) 76.6 mm (3.02 in)
Thickness 8 mm (0.31 in) 9.3 mm (0.37 in)
Weight 180 g (6.35 oz) 203 g (7.16 oz)
Water resistance No IP64
Back panel Metal Plastic
Frame Metal Plastic
Colors - Black
- Gold
- Blue
- Red
- Pink		 - Black
- Silver
- Gray
Fingerprint sensor Yes rear Yes In-Button
Screen-to-body ratio
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
77.4 %
Tecno Pova 7 4G
83.1 %

Performance

Testing Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 and Tecno Pova 7 4G In benchmarks
Processor
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate
Max Frequency 1800 MHz 2200 MHz
CPU Cores 8 (4 + 4) 8 (2 + 6)
Architecture - 4/1.6 (Kryo 260 Silver (Cortex-A53))
- 4/1.8 (Kryo 260 Gold (Cortex-A73))		 - 6/2 (Cortex-A55)
- 2/2.2 (Cortex-A76)
Process Samsung TSMC
Transistor Size 14 nm 6 nm
Neural Processor Hexagon 680 Yes
Graphics Adreno 509 Mali-G57 MP2
GPU Cores 128 64
GPU Frequency 720 MHz 1000 MHz
FLOPS 184.3 GFLOPS 128 GFLOPS
GeekBench v6
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
n/a
Tecno Pova 7 4G
729
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
n/a
Tecno Pova 7 4G
1996
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)n/a729
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)n/a1996
Geekbench Compute (GPU)n/a1475
Sources: Geekbench v6 [Tecno Pova 7 4G]
AnTuTu 10
AnTuTu 10
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
212492
Tecno Pova 7 4G
437214
CPU85476135338
GPU2519569698
Memory47099109252
UX54722122926
NanoReview Score212492437214
3DMark Wild Life
3DMark Wild Life
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
259
Tecno Pova 7 4G
n/a
Sources: 3DMark [Xiaomi Redmi Note 5]
PCMark 3.0
PCMark 3.0
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
6083
Tecno Pova 7 4G
n/a
Writing score6028n/a
Web score5001n/a
Video editing5098n/a
Data manipulation4881n/a
NanoReview Score6083n/a

Memory

RAM
RAM Size - 3 GB
- 4 GB
- 6 GB		 8 GB
Memory Type LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
Memory Frequency 1333 MHz 2133 MHz
Channels 2 2
Storage
Storage Capacity- 32 GB
- 64 GB
- 128 GB		128 GB
Storage TypeeMMC 5.1UFS 2.2
Memory CardMicroSDMicroSD

Software

OS Android 7.1 (Upgradeable to Android 9.0) Android 15
OS Size 8 GB n/a
UI Skin MIUI 12 HIOS 15

Battery

Volume 4000 mAh 7000 mAh
Max Charging Power 18 W 45 W
Battery Type Li-Po Li-Po
Removable No No
Wireless Charging No No
Reverse Charging No No
Fast Charging Yes Quick Charge 3.0 (50% in 50 min) Yes
Full Charge Time 2:10 h n/a
Battery Life Test
Battery Life
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
18:45
Tecno Pova 7 4G
n/a
Web Browsing08:00 hn/a
Video Playback11:41 hn/a
Games04:47 hn/a
Standby Mode84 hn/a

Main camera

Matrix 12 MP 108 MP
Photo resolution 4000x3000 pixels n/a
Zoom Digital Digital
Flash Dual LED Dual LED
Stabilization Digital Digital
8K Recording No No
4K Recording No No
1080p Recording Yes (Up to 60 fps) Yes (Up to 60 fps)
Slow Motion 120 fps (720p) n/a
Lenses count Standard: 12 MP
Depth: 5 MP		 Standard: 108 MP
Depth: 2 MP
Features Bokeh effect - Bokeh effect
- Pro mode
Main lens
Matrix12 MP108 MP
Aperturef/2.2f/1.7
SensorSamsung S5K2L7n/a
Sensor size1/2.55n/a
Pixel size1.4 μm0.7 μm
AutofocusPhase autofocus (Dual Pixel)Phase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalDigital

Front camera

Matrix 13 MP 8 MP
Photo resolution 4160x3120 pixels n/a
Aperture f/2 n/a
Sensor Omnivision OV13855 n/a
Sensor size 1/2.9 n/a
Pixel size 1.4 μm n/a
Autofocus No No
Stabilization Digital Digital
Video resolution 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps
TOF 3D sensor No No

Connectivity

Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version 4.2 5.2
Bluetooth features LE, HID, A2DP LE
USB type Micro USB USB Type-C
USB version 2 2
USB features - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- USB-Host mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG
DisplayPort n/a No
GPS - GPS
- GLONASS
- Beidou		 - GPS
- GLONASS
- Beidou
- Galileo
NFC* No Yes
Infrared Port Yes Yes
Connectivity
SIM Count*22
SIM TypeNanoNano
SIM ModeActiveDual SIM Standby
eSIM Support *NoNo
Hybrid SlotYesNo
2G BandsGSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900n/a
3G BandsHSDPA 900, HSDPA 2100n/a
LTE Bands*LTE (B850/B1800/B2100/B2300/B2500)n/a
LTE category12n/a
5G SupportNoNo

Sound

Speakers Mono n/a
3.5 mm Jack Yes Yes
FM Radio Yes Yes
Dolby Atmos No Yes
Speaker Test
Max Volume
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
76.9 dB
Tecno Pova 7 4G
n/a

Other

Class Mid-range Budget
Announced February, 2018 yr June, 2025 yr
Release Date February, 2018 yr June, 2025 yr
Launch Price ($) 190 n/a
Sensors - Proximity Sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor		 - Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor
Charger Included n/a Yes 45 W
* Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

Results

After analyzing the data, we consider Tecno Pova 7 4G the clear winner in this comparison.

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