{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/realme-c81-vs-tecno-pova-neo-2/", "generated": "2026-08-09T09:58:51+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Realme C81 vs Tecno Pova Neo 2", "answer": "The Realme C81 and the Tecno Pova Neo 2 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Tecno Pova Neo 2 leads on performance. The Realme C81 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 39,999 against PKR 41,999.", "phones": [ { "name": "Realme C81", "slug": "realme-c81", "brand": "Realme", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-c81/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-22-2026-10_45_39-AM-1024x683.png", "price": { "amount": 39999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-04-22T05:51:19+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 34.2, "camera": 79, "battery": 62.8, "display": 87, "memory": 31.3, "value": 100, "overall": 62.5 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "April 20, 2026 ( india)", "Water resistance": "No official IP rating" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.74 Inches", "Resolution": "720 x 1600 Pixels (~260 PPI)", "Panel type": "IPS LCD 90Hz" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "Unisoc T612", "CPU": "Octa-Core", "GPU": "Mali-G57", "Operating system": "Android 14 OS" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "4GB / 6GB", "Internal storage": "64GB / 128GB", "Card slot": "microSDXC" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "50 MP (Main) 0.08 MP (Auxiliary) LED Flash, HDR", "Selfie camera": "8 MP", "Video recording": "1080p@30fps" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh", "Wired charging": "18W Fast Charging" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM,)", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi hotspot supported", "Bluetooth": "Yes", "NFC": "No", "Sensors": "Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer, Proximity", "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": 98.9, "overall": 64.4 }, "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": null, "margin": 1.9, "decisive": false, "categories": [ { "category": "performance", "label": "Performance", "weight": 25, "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.", "scores": { "realme-c81": 34.2, "tecno-pova-neo-2": 37.8 }, "leader": "tecno-pova-neo-2" }, { "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-c81": 79, "tecno-pova-neo-2": 74 }, "leader": "realme-c81" }, { "category": "battery", "label": "Battery & charging", "weight": 18, "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.", "scores": { "realme-c81": 62.8, "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": { "realme-c81": 87, "tecno-pova-neo-2": 87 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "memory", "label": "Memory & storage", "weight": 12, "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.", "scores": { "realme-c81": 31.3, "tecno-pova-neo-2": 31.3 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "value", "label": "Value for money", "weight": 10, "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.", "scores": { "realme-c81": 100, "tecno-pova-neo-2": 98.9 }, "leader": null } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Realme C81 costs PKR 2,000 less.", "Tecno Pova Neo 2 packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.", "Realme C81 has a 34 MP higher-resolution main sensor." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Realme C81 or Tecno Pova Neo 2?", "answer": "Realme C81 and Tecno Pova Neo 2 finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most." }, { "question": "What is the price of Realme C81 and Tecno Pova Neo 2 in Pakistan?", "answer": "Realme C81 is listed at PKR 39,999 and Tecno Pova Neo 2 at PKR 41,999. That makes Realme C81 cheaper by PKR 2,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Realme C81 or Tecno Pova Neo 2?", "answer": "Realme C81 scores higher in our camera assessment. Realme C81 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, Realme C81 or Tecno Pova Neo 2?", "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo 2 leads on battery. Realme C81 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Pova Neo 2 a 7000 mAh cell, with 18W and 18W wired charging respectively." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Realme C81 or Tecno Pova Neo 2?", "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo 2 is the stronger gaming phone here. Realme C81 runs the Unisoc T612 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/)." }