As 5G begins to spread around the world, companies have started to woo customers with their offerings. In today’s post, we’ll be looking at the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G vs the Tecno Pova 5G.

The Tecno Pova 5G is Tecno’s and Transsion’s first 5G phone. This is a big step up for the company. The Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G is the second 5G midranger from Xiaomi. It follows in the footsteps of last year’s Redmi Note 10 5G.

Both phones will probably go head to head in the 5G upper midrange segment. Its going to be the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G vs Tecno Pova 5G. Which one is the best option?

Read: Tecno Phantom X vs Redmi Note 10 Pro

Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G vs Tecno Pova 5G

Body

Both phones have a plastic frame. The Pova 5G is the bigger but lighter phone at 196g. The RN11 Pro 5G is the smaller but slightly heavier device at 202g. The RN11 Pro 5G has a glass back and an IP53 rating which the Pova 5G lacks.

Performance
When it comes to performance, the Pova 5G uses a Dimensity 900 5G SoC which is more powerful than the Snapdragon 695 on the RN11 Pro 5G.

The Pova 5G also uses a faster LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 memory compared to the LPDDR4x and UFS 2.1 on the RN11 Pro 5G. Both phones run Android 11 out of the box with their respective proprietary skins. The Pova 5G uses HiOS 8 while the RN 11 Pro 5G uses MIUI 13.

Having said all of these, in terms of performance, the Pova 5G is the better phone here in terms of performance. This can be seen on AnTuTu (v9) where the Pova 5G comes first with a score of 476,461 and the RN11 Pro comes second with a score of 405,256.

Display
The RN11 Pro 5G completely has the better display here. A 6.67″ FHD Super AMOLED panel made by Samsung. The display supports a 120Hz refresh rate and a 360Hz touch rate. It also has a brightness of 1200nits and is protected by GG5.

The Pova 5G comes second here with a huge 6.9″ IPS LCD that also support 120Hz but has a slower 180Hz touch rate. it has no screen protection.

Read: Refresh rate (Hz) vs Frame rate (fps)

Camera
It is also a clean sweep in terms of cameras. The RN11 Pro 5G uses a flagship grade 108MP Samsung HM2 main camera along with an 8MP Sony IMX355 (ultrawide) and a 2MP OmniVision OV02A10 (macro) camera.

The Pova 5G has a decent 50MP main camera on board as well but will struggle to match the RN11 Pro 5G. It also has 2MP and a QVGA camera.

Both phones use 16MP selfie cameras. Both phones also record video of 1080p which is quite surprising, because the Dimensity 900 should easily support 4K video.

Battery
The Tecno Pova 5G has the bigger battery here with a capacity of 6,000mAh. However, it only supports 18W fast charge. The RN11 Pro 5G has a battery capacity of 5,000mAh but it supports a whooping 67W of fast charge (0-100% under 50 mins).

Connectivity and Sensors
Both phones come with the usual connectivity and sensors such as 4G/5G, Bluetooth, WiFi, NFC, OTG etc. There are also accelerometers, gyroscopes, proximity sensors, ambient light sensors, compass etc.

For security, they both have side mounted fingerprint sensors.

Both phones are tied for upload speeds but the Pova 5G is faster in terms of download speeds.

Prices
The RN11 Pro is the more expensive of the two selling at $329 (6/64GB), $349 (6/128GB) and $379 (8/128GB). The Pova 5G is the cheaper of two at $353 (8/128GB).

Conclusion
This is the first time that a Tecno phone will be going head to head, and beating a Xiaomi device for CPU performance in the same class. This is a big deal. Big ups to Tecno for this one. The Tecno Pova 5G is focused purely on performance and 5G. If these are your primary needs, then get the Pova 5G. Although you should note that Mediatek SoCs lack optimization for ROM swapping, GCAM and certain games.

However, if you want a better display, a better camera and a better fast charge, then you should absolutely get the RN11 Pro 5G. It is the more rounded phone.

https://inquisitiveuniverse.com/2022/02/12/redmi-note-11-pro-5g-vs-tecno-pova-5g/

I thoroughly loved ur comparison
I like how u are realistic with each points
Redmi note 11 pro is definitely the better all-rounder phone

Jirilistic:
I thoroughly loved ur comparison
I like how u are realistic with each points
Redmi note 11 pro is definitely the better all-rounder phone

I am always fair. At least I try to be. But some people will never see that.

Thank you for this comment.

Now you're talking but ill go for the TECNO 5G cos it's cheaper.

Eyanbahose:
Now you're talking but ill go for the TECNO 5G cos it's cheaper.

It's not me talking. It's the companies talking. If they make good phones, I'll report what I see. If they make bad phones, I'll say it too.

I no get bias against any brand bro.

Eyanbahose:
Now you're talking but ill go for the TECNO 5G cos it's cheaper.

For sure.

atheistandproud:


It's not me talking. It's the companies talking. If they make good phones, I'll report what I see. If they make bad phones, I'll say it too.

I no get bias against any brand bro.

The only issues i have with Transsion is android update

It’s a nice comparison and it’s the Tecno Pova 5G for me

Flamees:

The only issues i have with Transsion is android update

Till tomorrow

But...

If they can upgrade to Dimensity, who knows, maybe horses can fly.

Yinksy09:
It’s a nice comparison and it’s the Tecno Pova 5G for me

For pure processing power, that Dimensity 900 issa beast. You can't go wrong with that one.

atheistandproud:


It's not me talking. It's the companies talking. If they make good phones, I'll report what I see. If they make bad phones, I'll say it too.

I no get bias against any brand bro.

sometimes you dey get o

People complaining about mediatek don't know anything,xiaomi used dimensity 920 for its redmi note 11 pro China version. That processor is a beast.

lexrichy:
People complaining about mediatek don't know anything,xiaomi used dimensity 920 for its redmi note 11 pro China version. That processor is a beast.

See! The fact that these brands that won't normally use a mediatek chip are using it now means it's actually good and fast

Pova 5G >>>>

Flamees:

The only issues i have with Transsion is android update

I think they did something with the camon but they need to do more in pushing android updates to their phones

Eyanbahose:
sometimes you dey get o

If you are going to classify calling out poor business practices as bias then na your own be that oh.

If companies do rubbish we'll call them out. See Xiaomi and the 11 series and how Xiaomi users are dragging them or advising each other on which one is a decent upgrade or not. Are you going to say that this is bias against the company?

Transsion users/marketers will never do that. Ever. Rather than hold the company to account, they'll pin blame on everything and everyone else.

So call it my bias. I'll accept it gladly.

Very nice comparison.

atheistandproud:


If you are going to classify calling out poor business practices as bias then na your own be that oh.

If companies do rubbish we'll call them out. See Xiaomi and the 11 series and how Xiaomi users are dragging them or advising each other on which one is a decent upgrade or not. Are you going to say that this is bias against the company?

Transsion users/marketers will never do that. Ever. Rather than hold the company to account, they'll pin blame on everything and everyone else.

So call it my bias. I'll accept it gladly.

youll never see a Xiaomi marketer drag Xiaomi. They always feel their device is the best and no flaw at all.

Is the redmi in Nigeria yet and how much is it in naira?

I'll take the redmi anytime anyday

Jaculze:
youll never see a Xiaomi marketer drag Xiaomi. They always feel their device is the best and no flaw at all.

Go and check their thread.

Mannymanny:
Is the redmi in Nigeria yet and how much is it in naira?

*Redmi Note 11*
4/64GB - 99,700
4/128GB - 106,700
6/128GB - 116,700


*Redmi Note 11s*
6/64GB - 125,500
6/128GB - 132,500
8/128GB - 139,500

*Redmi Note 11 Pro*
6/64GB - 147,000
6/128GB - 157,000
8/128GB - 167,000

Jaculze:
youll never see a Xiaomi marketer drag Xiaomi. They always feel their device is the best and no flaw at all.

lol

Tecno do not carryout Android OS updates for next OS update.

You are stuck on factory OS for life. Tecno will never update your Pover 5g. Even Android security patch na war and stress.

atheistandproud:


Go and check their thread.

i didn't say users o. I said marketers

Randerl:
Tecno do not carryout Android OS updates for next OS update.

You are stuck on factory OS for life. Tecno will never update your Pover 5g. Even Android security patch na war and stress.

It's comments like these that make pple tag others marketers etc. Let's try to give correct information regardless of personal bias sometimes. It's clearly known Tecno has updated some of their devices in the past.. not all.. some. Saying 'never' is a long shot don't you think? Na wa for NL

Also the general bashing on the note 11 series should only be valid if you own a note 10 series or probably note 9. Other than that they're decent purchases still. For a user coming in fresh i think they're good buys, i dey see pple when dey bash am for bashing sake. C'mon guys!

Randerl:
Tecno do not carryout Android OS updates for next OS update.

You are stuck on factory OS for life. Tecno will never update your Pover 5g. Even Android security patch na war and stress.

this is a lie from hell. They've not been doing much in sending updates but they have sent in the past and even the Camon 17 Pro has an android 12 update.

Performance wise, the Pova 5G leads and that's key

Freelancerx:
See! The fact that these brands that won't normally use a mediatek chip are using it now means it's actually good and fast

exactly

Mohbola:
this is a lie from hell. They've not been doing much in sending updates but they have sent in the past and even the Camon 17 Pro has an android 12 update.

Replying you is a waste of space. Now gtfo.

If they can keep this up HOW SWEET