{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-pova-neo-2-vs-tecno-spark-40c/",
    "generated": "2026-08-10T16:59:59+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Pova Neo 2 vs Tecno Spark 40C",
    "answer": "The Tecno Spark 40C is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 67 against 63 on our combined specification score. It leads on memory & storage and value for money. The Tecno Spark 40C is the cheaper of the two at PKR 35,999 against PKR 41,999.",
    "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": 81.9,
                "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"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark 40C",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-40c",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-40c/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-7-2026-09_28_10-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 35999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-07T04:48:16+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 39,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 74.5,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 67
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "165.6 × 77.0 × 8.37 mm",
                    "Weight": "Not officially specified",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 (Dust Tight & Splash Resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Panda Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G81 (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 HiOS 15"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 8GB LPDDR4X (Memory Fusion (Virtual RAM) Up to 8GB Extended RAM, depending on the variant)",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB eMMC 5.1",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSD card slot Expandable storage up to 1TB (market dependent)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "13 MP, Wide AI Lens Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Scene Recognition Portrait Mode Night Mode Beauty Mode Pro Mode",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP Dual Front Flash AI Beauty Portrait Mode HDR Face Retouch Smile Capture Gesture Capture Filters",
                    "Video recording": "1080p @ 30fps 720p @ 30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0 A2DP LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Face Unlock Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Electronic Compass Virtual Gyroscope Infrared Remote Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "tecno-spark-40c",
        "margin": 4.3,
        "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-40c": 39
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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-40c": 74
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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-40c": 74.5
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-neo-2": 87,
                    "tecno-spark-40c": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-neo-2": 31.3,
                    "tecno-spark-40c": 50
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-40c"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-neo-2": 81.9,
                    "tecno-spark-40c": 100
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-40c"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark 40C costs PKR 6,000 less.",
        "Tecno Pova Neo 2 packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Tecno Spark 40C offers 2 GB more RAM.",
        "Tecno Spark 40C ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Tecno Pova Neo 2 has a 3 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Pova Neo 2 or Tecno Spark 40C?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 40C comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.3 points. It wins on 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 Tecno Pova Neo 2 and Tecno Spark 40C in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo 2 is listed at PKR 41,999 and Tecno Spark 40C at PKR 35,999. That makes Tecno Spark 40C cheaper by PKR 6,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}