Tecno Pova 6 Neo vs Realme 13 5G

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Tecno Pova 6 Neo vs Realme 13 5G

57 out of 100
Tecno Pova 6 Neo
VS
61 out of 100
Realme 13 5G

Here we compared two mid-range smartphones: the 6.78-inch Tecno Pova 6 Neo (with MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate) that was released on April 4, 2024, against the Realme 13 5G, which is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 6300 and came out 5 months after. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone
Reasons to consider the Tecno Pova 6 Neo
  • Comes with 2000 mAh larger battery capacity: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
Reasons to consider the Realme 13 5G
  • Newer Bluetooth version (v5.3)
  • Optical image stabilization
  • Water-resistant body (IP64 classification)
  • Supports higher wattage charging (45W versus 33W)
  • Weighs 16 grams less
  • 9% faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 782 and 720 points

Review

Evaluation of Tecno Pova 6 Neo and Realme 13 5G crucial features
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
Scores with a red asterisk (*) are approximate and may change in the future as we gather more data.
NanoReview Score
Final comparison evaluation
Choose the importance of each parameter to more accurately identify the smartphone that best meets your particular needs.

Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests
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Display

TypeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Size6.78 inches6.72 inches
Resolution1080 x 2460 pixels1080 x 2400 pixels
Aspect ratio21:920:9
PPI396 ppi392 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateNoNo
Max rated brightness580 nits580 nits
HDR supportNoNo
Touch sampling rate - 240 Hz
Screen protectionTempered glassTempered glass
Screen-to-body ratio83.1%86.5%
Display features - DCI-P3 - DCI-P3

Design and build

Height168.6 mm (6.64 inches)165.6 mm (6.52 inches)
Width76.6 mm (3.02 inches)76.1 mm (3 inches)
Thickness9.23 mm (0.36 inches)7.79 mm (0.31 inches)
Weight206 g (7.27 oz)190 g (6.7 oz)
WaterproofIP53IP64
Advanced cooling - Vapor chamber
Rear materialPlasticPlastic
Frame materialPlasticPlastic
ColorsBlack, Silver, GreenGreen, Purple
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-buttonYes, in-button
Screen-to-body ratio
86.5%

Performance

Tests of Tecno Pova 6 Neo and Realme 13 5G in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G99 UltimateMediaTek Dimensity 6300
Max clock2200 MHz2400 MHz
CPU cores8 (2 + 6)8 (2 + 6)
Architecture- 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 2 cores at 2.2 GHz: Cortex-A76
- 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 2 cores at 2.4 GHz: Cortex-A76
L3 cache - 2 MB
ManufacturingTSMCTSMC
Lithography process6 nanometers6 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)YesYes
GraphicsMali-G57 MP2Mali-G57 MP2
GPU shading units128128
GPU clock1000 MHz1072 MHz
FLOPS~281.6 GFLOPS~274 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
422141
CPU127585130554
GPU7135670062
Memory99559100332
UX117374121193
Total score415874422141
Samples[9 tests]Less then 3

Memory

RAM
RAM size8 GB8 GB
Memory typeLPDDR4XLPDDR4X
Memory clock2133 MHz2133 MHz
Channels22
Storage
Storage size128, 256 GB128, 256 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2
Memory cardMicroSDMicroSD
Memory card max size - Up to 2048 GB

Software

Operating systemAndroid 14 Android 14
ROMHIOS 14Realme UI 5.0

Battery

Capacity7000 mAh5000 mAh
Max charge power33 W45 W
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingNo No
Reverse chargingNoNo
Fast chargingYes (50% in 40 min)Yes (50% in 30 min)
Full charging time1:54 hr1:16 hr

Main camera

Matrix50 megapixels50 megapixels
Image resolution - 8192 x 6144
ZoomDigitalDigital
FlashDual LEDLED
StabilizationDigitalOptical
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingNoNo
1080p video recordingUp to 30FPSUp to 60FPS
Lenses1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Depth: 2 MP
1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Depth: 2 MP
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
- Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
Standard lens
Image resolution50 MP50 MP
Aperturef/1.7f/1.8
Focal length - 26 mm
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalOptical

Selfie camera

Megapixels8 megapixels16 megapixels
Image resolution - 4920 x 3264
Aperture - f/2.5
Focal length - 24 mm
Sensor size - 1/3.0"
AutofocusNoNo
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Video resolution1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)NoNo

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-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 version5.25.3
Bluetooth featuresLELE
USB typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version22
USB features - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
- Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
DisplayPortNoNo
GPSGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, GalileoGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS
NFC*YesDepends on the region
Infrared portNoNo
Network
Number of SIM*22
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
Multi SIM modeStandbyStandby
eSIM support*NoNo
Hybrid slotNoYes
LTE Cat*13 -
5G supportNoYes

Sound

SpeakersStereoStereo
Headphone audio jackYesYes
FM radioYesNo
Dolby AtmosYes -

Other

CategoryMid-rangeMid-range
AnnouncedApril 2024August 2024
Release dateApril 2024September 2024
Launch price$180$190
Sensors - Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
- Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
Bundled chargerYes, 33 WYes, 45 W
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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