{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/realme-note-80-vs-tecno-pova-neo-2/",
    "generated": "2026-08-10T19:39:47+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Realme Note 80 vs Tecno Pova Neo 2",
    "answer": "The Realme Note 80 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 76 against 63 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, memory & storage and value for money. The Realme Note 80 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 39,999 against PKR 41,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Realme Note 80",
            "slug": "realme-note-80",
            "brand": "Realme",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-note-80/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-28-2026-10_13_13-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 39999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-28T05:16:27+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 73.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 75.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "June 30, 2026 (expected)",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.74 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 x 1600 pixels (~260 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen 90Hz",
                    "Protection": "Reinforced glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "CPU": "1.8 GHz Octa Core",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 (Realme UI)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4 GB (+8 GB extended RAM)",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB",
                    "Card slot": "Yes (microSD)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Dual Camera: 50 MP + LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps (expected)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "7000 mAh (expected)",
                    "Wired charging": "15W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.2 with A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer Compass Fingerprint (side-mounted) 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": 80.3,
                "overall": 62.5
            },
            "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": "realme-note-80",
        "margin": 13,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-neo-2": 37.8
                },
                "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-note-80": 79,
                    "tecno-pova-neo-2": 74
                },
                "leader": "realme-note-80"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-note-80": 73.8,
                    "tecno-pova-neo-2": 74.5
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-note-80": 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-note-80": 37.5,
                    "tecno-pova-neo-2": 31.3
                },
                "leader": "realme-note-80"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-note-80": 100,
                    "tecno-pova-neo-2": 80.3
                },
                "leader": "realme-note-80"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": [
            "Performance"
        ]
    },
    "differences": [
        "Realme Note 80 costs PKR 2,000 less.",
        "Tecno Pova Neo 2 charges 3W faster.",
        "Realme Note 80 offers 2 GB more RAM.",
        "Realme Note 80 has a 34 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Realme Note 80 or Tecno Pova Neo 2?",
            "answer": "Realme Note 80 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 13 points. It wins on camera, 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 Realme Note 80 and Tecno Pova Neo 2 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Realme Note 80 is listed at PKR 39,999 and Tecno Pova Neo 2 at PKR 41,999. That makes Realme Note 80 cheaper by PKR 2,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Realme Note 80 or Tecno Pova Neo 2?",
            "answer": "Realme Note 80 scores higher in our camera assessment. Realme Note 80 uses a 50 MP main sensor against 16 MP on Tecno Pova Neo 2, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}