{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/sparx-edge-20-vs-tecno-pova-neo-2/",
    "generated": "2026-08-09T13:42:50+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Sparx Edge 20 vs Tecno Pova Neo 2",
    "answer": "The Sparx Edge 20 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 71 against 63 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and display. The Tecno Pova Neo 2 still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Sparx Edge 20 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 38,999 against PKR 41,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Sparx Edge 20",
            "slug": "sparx-edge-20",
            "brand": "Sparx",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/sparx/sparx-edge-20/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ChatGPT-Image-Nov-3-2025-10_52_08-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 38999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-12-25T06:24:55+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 44.4,
                "camera": 86,
                "battery": 66.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 71.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 2025 (launched in Pakistan)",
                    "Dimensions": "161.7 × 74 × 8.8 mm",
                    "Water resistance": "Not officially rated"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 in",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels (~395 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "Curved-edge AMOLED, 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Dragon Trail Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G96 (12 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB (+ up to 8 GB virtual RAM)",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB (UFS 2.2)",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (expandable)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP (triple)",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps (both cameras)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "Fast charging ~33W"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.x (likely 5.1–5.2)",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass",
                    "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": 82.5,
                "overall": 62.7
            },
            "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",
        "margin": 8.6,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "sparx-edge-20": 44.4,
                    "tecno-pova-neo-2": 37.8
                },
                "leader": "sparx-edge-20"
            },
            {
                "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": 86,
                    "tecno-pova-neo-2": 74
                },
                "leader": "sparx-edge-20"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "sparx-edge-20": 66.6,
                    "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": {
                    "sparx-edge-20": 100,
                    "tecno-pova-neo-2": 87
                },
                "leader": "sparx-edge-20"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "sparx-edge-20": 50,
                    "tecno-pova-neo-2": 31.3
                },
                "leader": "sparx-edge-20"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "sparx-edge-20": 100,
                    "tecno-pova-neo-2": 82.5
                },
                "leader": "sparx-edge-20"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Sparx Edge 20 costs PKR 3,000 less.",
        "Tecno Pova Neo 2 packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Sparx Edge 20 charges 15W faster.",
        "Sparx Edge 20 offers 2 GB more RAM.",
        "Sparx Edge 20 ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Sparx Edge 20 has a 92 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Sparx Edge 20 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Sparx Edge 20 or Tecno Pova Neo 2?",
            "answer": "Sparx Edge 20 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.6 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 and Tecno Pova Neo 2 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Sparx Edge 20 is listed at PKR 38,999 and Tecno Pova Neo 2 at PKR 41,999. That makes Sparx Edge 20 cheaper by PKR 3,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Sparx Edge 20 or Tecno Pova Neo 2?",
            "answer": "Sparx Edge 20 scores higher in our camera assessment. Sparx Edge 20 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 phone has the better battery, Sparx Edge 20 or Tecno Pova Neo 2?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo 2 leads on battery. Sparx Edge 20 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Pova Neo 2 a 7000 mAh cell, with 33W and 18W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Sparx Edge 20 or Tecno Pova Neo 2?",
            "answer": "Sparx Edge 20 is the stronger gaming phone here. Sparx Edge 20 runs the MediaTek Helio G96 (12 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/)."
}