Head to head

Realme C81 vs Tecno Pova Neo 2

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 22 Apr 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Tecno Pova Neo 2 leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Realme C81 leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Tecno Pova Neo 2 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Level

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Realme C81 if…

you care most about camera.

Buy the Tecno Pova Neo 2 if…

you care most about performance and battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Realme C81 Tecno Pova Neo 2
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 39,999 Cheaper PKR 41,999
Design & build
Release date April 20, 2026 ( india) September 2022
Dimensions Not listed 170.9 × 77.8 × 9.6 mm
Weight Not listed Around 228 g
Water resistance No official IP rating No official IP rating
Display
Screen size 6.74 Inches 6.82 inches Better
Resolution 720 x 1600 Pixels (~260 PPI) 720 × 1640 pixels (HD+) Better
Panel type IPS LCD 90Hz IPS LCD 90Hz Touch Sampling Rate: Up to 180Hz
Protection Not listed Not officially specified
Performance
Chipset Unisoc T612 MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)
CPU Octa-Core Octa-core 2× Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz
GPU Mali-G57 Mali-G52 MC2
Operating system Android 14 OS Android 12 HiOS 8.6
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB / 6GB 4GB/ 6GB
Internal storage 64GB / 128GB 64GB / 128GB eMMC 5.1
Card slot microSDXC Dedicated microSD card slot (expandable)
Camera
Main camera 50 MP (Main) 0.08 MP (Auxiliary) LED Flash, HDR Better 16 MP (Main) AI/Depth Lens Quad-LED Flash HDR Panorama Face Detection
Selfie camera 8 MP 8 MP Dual-LED Flash (market dependent)
Video recording 1080p@30fps 1440p@30fps 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 7000 mAh Better
Wired charging 18W Fast Charging 18W Fast Charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM,) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi hotspot supported Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band
Bluetooth Yes 5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC No No
Sensors Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer, Proximity Rear-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass Gyroscope
USB USB Type-C USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Realme C81 or Tecno Pova Neo 2?

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.

What is the price of Realme C81 and Tecno Pova Neo 2 in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Realme C81 or Tecno Pova Neo 2?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Realme C81 or Tecno Pova Neo 2?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Realme C81 or Tecno Pova Neo 2?

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).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.