{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/dcode-bold-3-pro-vs-tecno-pova-neo-2/",
    "generated": "2026-08-10T22:12:57+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Dcode Bold 3 Pro vs Tecno Pova Neo 2",
    "answer": "The Dcode Bold 3 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 68 against 64 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and display. The Tecno Pova Neo 2 still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Pova Neo 2 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 41,999 against PKR 42,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Dcode Bold 3 Pro",
            "slug": "dcode-bold-3-pro",
            "brand": "Dcode",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/dcode/dcode-bold-3-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Nov-4-2025-11_10_15-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 42999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-17T06:12:53+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 44.4,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 66.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 68.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "December 2023",
                    "Weight": "189 g",
                    "Water resistance": "NO official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2412 pixels (~389 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 120Hz"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G99 (6 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (up to 2.2 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB (+8 GB extended RAM)",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD up to 1 TB"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP + 2 MP + AI sensor Triple Rear Camera",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP Front Camera",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "33W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display fingerprint, accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Tecno Pova Neo 2",
            "slug": "tecno-pova-neo-2",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-pova-neo-2/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-4-2026-10_15_11-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 41999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-04T05:22:26+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 37.8,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 74.5,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 95.5,
                "overall": 64
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2022",
                    "Dimensions": "170.9 × 77.8 × 9.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "Around 228 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.82 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1640 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 90Hz Touch Sampling Rate: Up to 180Hz",
                    "Protection": "Not officially specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2× Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 12 HiOS 8.6"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB/ 6GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB / 128GB eMMC 5.1",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSD card slot (expandable)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "16 MP (Main) AI/Depth Lens Quad-LED Flash HDR Panorama Face Detection",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP Dual-LED Flash (market dependent)",
                    "Video recording": "1440p@30fps 1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 7000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Rear-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass Gyroscope",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "dcode-bold-3-pro",
        "margin": 4.4,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-bold-3-pro": 44.4,
                    "tecno-pova-neo-2": 37.8
                },
                "leader": "dcode-bold-3-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-bold-3-pro": 79,
                    "tecno-pova-neo-2": 74
                },
                "leader": "dcode-bold-3-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-bold-3-pro": 66.6,
                    "tecno-pova-neo-2": 74.5
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-neo-2"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-bold-3-pro": 100,
                    "tecno-pova-neo-2": 87
                },
                "leader": "dcode-bold-3-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-bold-3-pro": 37.5,
                    "tecno-pova-neo-2": 31.3
                },
                "leader": "dcode-bold-3-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-bold-3-pro": 100,
                    "tecno-pova-neo-2": 95.5
                },
                "leader": "dcode-bold-3-pro"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Pova Neo 2 costs PKR 1,000 less.",
        "Tecno Pova Neo 2 packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Dcode Bold 3 Pro charges 15W faster.",
        "Dcode Bold 3 Pro offers 2 GB more RAM.",
        "Dcode Bold 3 Pro has a 34 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Dcode Bold 3 Pro uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Dcode Bold 3 Pro or Tecno Pova Neo 2?",
            "answer": "Dcode Bold 3 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.4 points. It wins on performance, camera, display, memory & storage and value for money. Tecno Pova Neo 2 can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Dcode Bold 3 Pro and Tecno Pova Neo 2 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Dcode Bold 3 Pro is listed at PKR 42,999 and Tecno Pova Neo 2 at PKR 41,999. That makes Tecno Pova Neo 2 cheaper by PKR 1,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Dcode Bold 3 Pro or Tecno Pova Neo 2?",
            "answer": "Dcode Bold 3 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Dcode Bold 3 Pro uses a 50 MP main sensor against 16 MP on Tecno Pova Neo 2, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Dcode Bold 3 Pro or Tecno Pova Neo 2?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo 2 leads on battery. Dcode Bold 3 Pro carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Pova Neo 2 a 7000 mAh cell, with 33W and 18W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Dcode Bold 3 Pro or Tecno Pova Neo 2?",
            "answer": "Dcode Bold 3 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Dcode Bold 3 Pro runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6 nm) while Tecno Pova Neo 2 runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}