{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/realme-c61-vs-tecno-pova-neo-5g/",
    "generated": "2026-08-13T04:38:13+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Realme C61 vs Tecno Pova Neo 5G",
    "answer": "The Tecno Pova Neo 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 74 against 70 on our combined specification score. It leads on battery & charging and value for money. The Realme C61 still wins on memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Realme C61",
            "slug": "realme-c61",
            "brand": "Realme",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-c61/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-2-2026-10_11_32-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 34999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-02T05:21:18+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 62.1,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 95.8,
                "overall": 69.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "June 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "167.3 × 76.7 × 7.8 mm",
                    "Weight": "188 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54 (Dust protected and splash resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.74 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate, up to 560 nits brightness",
                    "Protection": "ArmorShell Protection"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc Tiger T612 (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2× Cortex-A75 @ 1.8 GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.8 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 Realme UI"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 6GB / 8GB (Dynamic RAM Expansion)",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB / 128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8 (Wide), PDAF Auxiliary AI Lens LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Scene Recognition Portrait Mode Night Mode Time-Lapse Professional Mode",
                    "Selfie camera": "5 MP AI Beauty Portrait Mode HDR",
                    "Video recording": "1080p @ 30fps 720p @ 30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5000 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po battery",
                    "Wired charging": "15W Wired Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Tecno Pova Neo 5G",
            "slug": "tecno-pova-neo-5g",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-pova-neo-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-21-2026-11_56_41-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 34999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-21T07:10:55+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 74.5,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 25,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 73.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2022",
                    "Dimensions": "170.8 × 77.9 × 9.5 mm",
                    "Weight": "204.7 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.8 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Not specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 810 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.4GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 12 HiOS 8.6"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP (Wide) QVGA AI Depth Sensor Quad-LED Flash Panorama HDR",
                    "Selfie camera": "8MP LED Flash",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 1440p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "6000 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po battery",
                    "Wired charging": "18W Wired 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",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "tecno-pova-neo-5g",
        "margin": 4.1,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-c61": 56
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "realme-c61": 79,
                    "tecno-pova-neo-5g": 79
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-c61": 62.1,
                    "tecno-pova-neo-5g": 74.5
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-neo-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-c61": 87,
                    "tecno-pova-neo-5g": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-c61": 50,
                    "tecno-pova-neo-5g": 25
                },
                "leader": "realme-c61"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-c61": 95.8,
                    "tecno-pova-neo-5g": 100
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-neo-5g"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": [
            "Performance"
        ]
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Pova Neo 5G packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Tecno Pova Neo 5G charges 3W faster.",
        "Realme C61 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Realme C61 ships with 128 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Realme C61 or Tecno Pova Neo 5G?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.1 points. It wins on battery & charging and value for money. Realme C61 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 Realme C61 and Tecno Pova Neo 5G in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Realme C61 is listed at PKR 34,999 and Tecno Pova Neo 5G at PKR 34,999. That makes Tecno Pova Neo 5G cheaper by PKR 0. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Realme C61 or Tecno Pova Neo 5G?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo 5G leads on battery. Realme C61 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Pova Neo 5G a 6000 mAh cell, with 15W and 18W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}