{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tcl-40-se-vs-tecno-pova-neo-2/",
    "generated": "2026-08-10T16:50:47+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "TCL 40 SE vs Tecno Pova Neo 2",
    "answer": "The TCL 40 SE 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 TCL 40 SE is the cheaper of the two at PKR 36,800 against PKR 41,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "TCL 40 SE",
            "slug": "tcl-40-se",
            "brand": "TCL Mobiles",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tcl-mobiles/tcl-40-se/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-25-2026-12_19_08-PM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 36800,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-25T07:27:46+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 30.6,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 63,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 43.8,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 63.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "January 5, 2023 (global launch)",
                    "Dimensions": "167.9 × 76.5 × 8.45 mm",
                    "Weight": "190 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No Ip Rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.75 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD (NXTVISION) 90 Hz",
                    "Protection": "standard strengthened glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G37 (12 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (4×2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 + 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)",
                    "GPU": "PowerVR GE8320",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13 with TCL UI 5.0"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4 GB or 6 GB options",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB or 256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD (expandable)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Main: 50 MP Macro: 2 MP Depth: 2 MP",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable)5010 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "802.11 a/b/g/n/ac",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.1",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint: Side-mounted Accelerometer, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "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": 89.9,
                "overall": 63.5
            },
            "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": null,
        "margin": 0.4,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tcl-40-se": 30.6,
                    "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": {
                    "tcl-40-se": 79,
                    "tecno-pova-neo-2": 74
                },
                "leader": "tcl-40-se"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tcl-40-se": 63,
                    "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": {
                    "tcl-40-se": 87,
                    "tecno-pova-neo-2": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tcl-40-se": 43.8,
                    "tecno-pova-neo-2": 31.3
                },
                "leader": "tcl-40-se"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tcl-40-se": 100,
                    "tecno-pova-neo-2": 89.9
                },
                "leader": "tcl-40-se"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "TCL 40 SE costs PKR 5,199 less.",
        "Tecno Pova Neo 2 packs a 1,990 mAh larger battery.",
        "TCL 40 SE ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "TCL 40 SE has a 34 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, TCL 40 SE or Tecno Pova Neo 2?",
            "answer": "TCL 40 SE 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 TCL 40 SE and Tecno Pova Neo 2 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "TCL 40 SE is listed at PKR 36,800 and Tecno Pova Neo 2 at PKR 41,999. That makes TCL 40 SE cheaper by PKR 5,199. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, TCL 40 SE or Tecno Pova Neo 2?",
            "answer": "TCL 40 SE scores higher in our camera assessment. TCL 40 SE 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, TCL 40 SE or Tecno Pova Neo 2?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo 2 leads on battery. TCL 40 SE carries a 5010 mAh cell and Tecno Pova Neo 2 a 7000 mAh cell, with 18W and 18W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, TCL 40 SE or Tecno Pova Neo 2?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo 2 is the stronger gaming phone here. TCL 40 SE runs the MediaTek Helio G37 (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/)."
}