Head to head

TCL 40 SE vs Tecno Pova Neo

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

The short answer

The TCL 40 SE and the Tecno Pova Neo finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. TCL 40 SE leads on camera. The TCL 40 SE is the cheaper of the two at PKR 36,800 against PKR 36,999.

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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 Level

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 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 Level

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • TCL 40 SE costs PKR 199 less.
  • Tecno Pova Neo packs a 990 mAh larger battery.
  • TCL 40 SE ships with 128 GB more storage.
  • TCL 40 SE has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the TCL 40 SE if…

you care most about camera and memory & storage.

Buy the Tecno Pova Neo if…

you care most about battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification TCL 40 SE Tecno Pova Neo
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 36,800 Cheaper PKR 36,999
Design & build
Release date January 5, 2023 (global launch) December 2021
Dimensions 167.9 × 76.5 × 8.45 mm 171.4 × 77.3 × 9.1 mm
Weight 190 g Not officially specified
Water resistance No Ip Rating No official IP rating
Display
Screen size 6.75 inches 6.8 inches Better
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+) 720 × 1640 pixels (HD+) Better
Panel type IPS LCD (NXTVISION) 90 Hz IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 480 nits
Protection standard strengthened glass No official protection specified
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G37 (12 nm) MediaTek Helio G25 (12nm)
CPU Octa-core (4×2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 + 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU PowerVR GE8320 PowerVR GE8320
Operating system Android 13 with TCL UI 5.0 Android 11 HIOS 7.6
Memory & storage
RAM 4 GB or 6 GB options 4GB / 6GB
Internal storage 128 GB or 256 GB Better 64GB / 128GB
Card slot microSD (expandable) Dedicated microSDXC slot (expandable storage)
Camera
Main camera Main: 50 MP Macro: 2 MP Depth: 2 MP Better 13 MP (Wide), Autofocus AI Secondary Lens Quad-LED Flash HDR Panorama Face Detection
Selfie camera 8 MP 8 MP Dual LED Flash HDR
Video recording 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (non-removable)5010 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 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 Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot
Bluetooth 5.1 5.0
NFC No No
Sensors Fingerprint: Side-mounted Accelerometer, proximity, compass Rear-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass
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?

TCL 40 SE and Tecno Pova Neo 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 in Pakistan?

TCL 40 SE is listed at PKR 36,800 and Tecno Pova Neo at PKR 36,999. That makes TCL 40 SE cheaper by PKR 199. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

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

TCL 40 SE scores higher in our camera assessment. TCL 40 SE uses a 50 MP main sensor against 13 MP on Tecno Pova Neo, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

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

Tecno Pova Neo leads on battery. TCL 40 SE carries a 5010 mAh cell and Tecno Pova Neo a 6000 mAh cell, with 18W and 18W wired charging respectively.

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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.