{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/sparx-edge-20-pro-vs-tecno-pova-neo-2/",
    "generated": "2026-08-09T13:43:14+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Sparx Edge 20 Pro vs Tecno Pova Neo 2",
    "answer": "The Sparx Edge 20 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 72 against 63 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and display. The Tecno Pova Neo 2 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 41,999 against PKR 42,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Sparx Edge 20 Pro",
            "slug": "sparx-edge-20-pro",
            "brand": "Sparx",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/sparx/sparx-edge-20-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-15-2026-12_43_39-PM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 42999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-16T05:20:44+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 44.4,
                "camera": 83,
                "battery": 74.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 72.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "February 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "162.23 × 73.6 × 8.55 mm",
                    "Weight": "193 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 in",
                    "Resolution": "1080 x 2400 pixels (~395 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 5"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G99 (6 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6×??? Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB + up to 8 GB extended",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (supported up to ~128GB)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108 MP main + 8 MP + 2 MP triple rear",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p video recording @30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "65W fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano, dual stand-by)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.1",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 89.8,
                "overall": 63.4
            },
            "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": "sparx-edge-20-pro",
        "margin": 8.7,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "sparx-edge-20-pro": 44.4,
                    "tecno-pova-neo-2": 37.8
                },
                "leader": "sparx-edge-20-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": {
                    "sparx-edge-20-pro": 83,
                    "tecno-pova-neo-2": 74
                },
                "leader": "sparx-edge-20-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "sparx-edge-20-pro": 74.6,
                    "tecno-pova-neo-2": 74.5
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "sparx-edge-20-pro": 100,
                    "tecno-pova-neo-2": 87
                },
                "leader": "sparx-edge-20-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "sparx-edge-20-pro": 50,
                    "tecno-pova-neo-2": 31.3
                },
                "leader": "sparx-edge-20-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "sparx-edge-20-pro": 100,
                    "tecno-pova-neo-2": 89.8
                },
                "leader": "sparx-edge-20-pro"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Pova Neo 2 costs PKR 1,000 less.",
        "Tecno Pova Neo 2 packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Sparx Edge 20 Pro charges 47W faster.",
        "Sparx Edge 20 Pro offers 2 GB more RAM.",
        "Sparx Edge 20 Pro ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Sparx Edge 20 Pro has a 92 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Sparx Edge 20 Pro uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Sparx Edge 20 Pro or Tecno Pova Neo 2?",
            "answer": "Sparx Edge 20 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.7 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 Sparx Edge 20 Pro and Tecno Pova Neo 2 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Sparx Edge 20 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, Sparx Edge 20 Pro or Tecno Pova Neo 2?",
            "answer": "Sparx Edge 20 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Sparx Edge 20 Pro uses a 108 MP main sensor against 16 MP on Tecno Pova Neo 2, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Sparx Edge 20 Pro or Tecno Pova Neo 2?",
            "answer": "Sparx Edge 20 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Sparx Edge 20 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/)."
}