{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-pova-neo-2-vs-tecno-spark-40-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-08-09T15:45:16+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Pova Neo 2 vs Tecno Spark 40 Pro ",
    "answer": "The Tecno Spark 40 Pro  is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 74 against 65 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 Tecno Pova Neo 2 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 41,999 against PKR 49,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "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": 100,
                "overall": 64.5
            },
            "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"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark 40 Pro ",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-40-pro",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-40-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ChatGPT-Image-Nov-16-2025-11_58_38-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 49999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-07T04:53:33+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 71.9,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 98.3,
                "overall": 73.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 2025 (expected)",
                    "Dimensions": "163.7 × 75.9 × 6.7 mm"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 in",
                    "Resolution": "1224 × 2720 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED capacitive touchscreen",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G100 (6 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 with HiOS 15.1"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB (+8 GB extended RAM)",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB / 256 GB built-in with microSD expansion",
                    "Card slot": "Yes (microSD)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP main + auxiliary sensor",
                    "Selfie camera": "13 MP wide"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5200 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (dual-band)",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted) + Accelerometer + Gyro + Compass + Proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "tecno-spark-40-pro",
        "margin": 9.1,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-neo-2": 37.8,
                    "tecno-spark-40-pro": 56
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-40-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": {
                    "tecno-pova-neo-2": 74,
                    "tecno-spark-40-pro": 79
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-40-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-neo-2": 74.5,
                    "tecno-spark-40-pro": 71.9
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-neo-2"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-neo-2": 87,
                    "tecno-spark-40-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-40-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-neo-2": 31.3,
                    "tecno-spark-40-pro": 50
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-40-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-neo-2": 100,
                    "tecno-spark-40-pro": 98.3
                },
                "leader": null
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Pova Neo 2 costs PKR 8,000 less.",
        "Tecno Pova Neo 2 packs a 1,800 mAh larger battery.",
        "Tecno Spark 40 Pro  charges 27W faster.",
        "Tecno Spark 40 Pro  offers 2 GB more RAM.",
        "Tecno Spark 40 Pro  ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Tecno Spark 40 Pro  has a 34 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Tecno Spark 40 Pro  uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Pova Neo 2 or Tecno Spark 40 Pro ?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 40 Pro  comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9.1 points. It wins on performance, camera, display and memory & storage. 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 Tecno Pova Neo 2 and Tecno Spark 40 Pro  in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo 2 is listed at PKR 41,999 and Tecno Spark 40 Pro  at PKR 49,999. That makes Tecno Pova Neo 2 cheaper by PKR 8,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Pova Neo 2 or Tecno Spark 40 Pro ?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 40 Pro  scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Pova Neo 2 uses a 16 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Tecno Spark 40 Pro , though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Pova Neo 2 or Tecno Spark 40 Pro ?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo 2 leads on battery. Tecno Pova Neo 2 carries a 7000 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 40 Pro  a 5200 mAh cell, with 18W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Pova Neo 2 or Tecno Spark 40 Pro ?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 40 Pro  is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Pova Neo 2 runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while Tecno Spark 40 Pro  runs the MediaTek Helio G100 (6 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}