Head to head

TCL 40 SE vs Tecno Pova Neo 2

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 25 Jan 2026.

The short 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.

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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 TCL 40 SE 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 TCL 40 SE leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money TCL 40 SE leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the TCL 40 SE if…

you care most about camera, memory & storage and value for money.

Buy the Tecno Pova Neo 2 if…

you care most about performance and battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification TCL 40 SE Tecno Pova Neo 2
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 36,800 Cheaper PKR 41,999
Design & build
Release date January 5, 2023 (global launch) September 2022
Dimensions 167.9 × 76.5 × 8.45 mm 170.9 × 77.8 × 9.6 mm
Weight 190 g Better Around 228 g
Water resistance No Ip Rating No official IP rating
Display
Screen size 6.75 inches 6.82 inches Better
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+) 720 × 1640 pixels (HD+) Better
Panel type IPS LCD (NXTVISION) 90 Hz IPS LCD 90Hz Touch Sampling Rate: Up to 180Hz
Protection standard strengthened glass Not officially specified
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G37 (12 nm) MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)
CPU Octa-core (4×2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 + 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) Octa-core 2× Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz
GPU PowerVR GE8320 Mali-G52 MC2
Operating system Android 13 with TCL UI 5.0 Android 12 HiOS 8.6
Memory & storage
RAM 4 GB or 6 GB options 4GB/ 6GB
Internal storage 128 GB or 256 GB Better 64GB / 128GB eMMC 5.1
Card slot microSD (expandable) Dedicated microSD card slot (expandable)
Camera
Main camera Main: 50 MP Macro: 2 MP Depth: 2 MP 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)5010 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 7000 mAh Better
Wired charging 18W wired 18W Fast Charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM (dual standby) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band
Bluetooth 5.1 5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC No No
Sensors Fingerprint: Side-mounted Accelerometer, proximity, compass Rear-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass Gyroscope
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG 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, TCL 40 SE or Tecno Pova Neo 2?

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.

What is the price of TCL 40 SE and Tecno Pova Neo 2 in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, TCL 40 SE or Tecno Pova Neo 2?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, TCL 40 SE or Tecno Pova Neo 2?

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.

Which is better for gaming, TCL 40 SE or Tecno Pova Neo 2?

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).

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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.