OnePlus N6 Lite vs TECNO POVA 7
₹500 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The POVA 7 starts ₹500 lower: ₹14,999 against ₹15,499 for the OnePlus N6 Lite.
- The POVA 7 has the much faster chip: the Dimensity 7300 Ultimate against the UNISOC T7250, going by published benchmark scores.
- The OnePlus N6 Lite has the bigger battery: 7,000 mAh against 6,000 mAh. The POVA 7 charges faster, though: 45W against 15W.
- The POVA 7 has the better screen on paper: smoother (144Hz against 120Hz) and sharper (FHD+ against HD+).
- Only the POVA 7 has NFC, for tap-to-pay and quick pairing.
Get the OnePlus N6 Lite for the bigger battery. Get the POVA 7 for the faster chip, faster charging and the better screen.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 4GB + 64GB₹15,499
- 8GB + 128GB₹14,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹15,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
OnePlus N6 Lite vs POVA 7, answered
In India, the OnePlus N6 Lite starts at ₹15,499 and the TECNO POVA 7 starts at ₹14,999.
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Which is cheaper, the OnePlus N6 Lite or the POVA 7?
The POVA 7, by ₹500. Starting prices: ₹14,999 for the POVA 7, ₹15,499 for the OnePlus N6 Lite. The POVA 7 comes in 2 versions, up to ₹15,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the OnePlus N6 Lite or the POVA 7?
The OnePlus N6 Lite, with 7,000 mAh to 6,000 mAh. For charging, the POVA 7 is quicker: 45W to 15W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper, the POVA 7's: it is smoother (144Hz to 120Hz). The OnePlus N6 Lite has a 6.75-inch LCD at 120Hz, the POVA 7 a 6.78-inch LCD at 144Hz.
Which has the better camera?
The main cameras are 13MP main (f/2.2) on the OnePlus N6 Lite and 50MP main on the POVA 7. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.
Which processors do they use?
The OnePlus N6 Lite runs the UNISOC T7250, the POVA 7 the Dimensity 7300 Ultimate. Going by published benchmark scores, the Dimensity 7300 Ultimate is the faster of the two.
Which is better protected against water?
Neither: both are rated IP64. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
They weigh about the same: 215 g and 207 g.
Do both support 5G?
No. Only the POVA 7 works on 5G networks; the OnePlus N6 Lite is a 4G phone.
