{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-pova-neo-2-vs-tecno-spark-slim/",
    "generated": "2026-08-10T19:40:06+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Pova Neo 2 vs Tecno Spark Slim",
    "answer": "The Tecno Spark Slim is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 74 against 63 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 43,999.",
    "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": 89.6,
                "overall": 63.4
            },
            "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 Slim",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-slim",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-slim/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-9-2026-09_07_08-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 43999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-09T04:17:05+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 71.5,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 73.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 2025 (global rollout began in selected markets)",
                    "Dimensions": "164.2 × 75.9 × 5.93 mm",
                    "Weight": "156 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 Dust & Splash Resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1224 × 2720 pixels (440 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 3D Curved Display 144Hz Up to 4500 nits",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G200 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2× Cortex-A76 6× Cortex-A55",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 HIOS 15"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB Up to 8GB Virtual RAM (Memory Fusion)",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (market dependent)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP PDAF Autofocus HDR Panorama AI Camera Portrait Mode Night Mode Beauty Mode Dual LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "13 MP AI Beauty Portrait Screen Flash",
                    "Video recording": "1440p 1080p"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5160 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W Wired Fast Charging 10W Wired Reverse Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2 A2DP LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass Physical Gyroscope Infrared (IR) Blaster",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C OTG Supported"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "tecno-spark-slim",
        "margin": 10.3,
        "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-slim": 56
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-slim"
            },
            {
                "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-slim": 79
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-slim"
            },
            {
                "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-slim": 71.5
                },
                "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-slim": 100
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-slim"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-neo-2": 31.3,
                    "tecno-spark-slim": 50
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-slim"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-neo-2": 89.6,
                    "tecno-spark-slim": 100
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-slim"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Pova Neo 2 costs PKR 2,000 less.",
        "Tecno Pova Neo 2 packs a 1,840 mAh larger battery.",
        "Tecno Spark Slim charges 27W faster.",
        "Tecno Spark Slim offers 2 GB more RAM.",
        "Tecno Spark Slim ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Tecno Spark Slim has a 34 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Tecno Spark Slim uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Pova Neo 2 or Tecno Spark Slim?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark Slim comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 10.3 points. It wins on performance, camera, display, 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 Slim in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo 2 is listed at PKR 41,999 and Tecno Spark Slim at PKR 43,999. That makes Tecno Pova Neo 2 cheaper by PKR 2,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Pova Neo 2 or Tecno Spark Slim?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark Slim scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Pova Neo 2 uses a 16 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Tecno Spark Slim, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Pova Neo 2 or Tecno Spark Slim?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo 2 leads on battery. Tecno Pova Neo 2 carries a 7000 mAh cell and Tecno Spark Slim a 5160 mAh cell, with 18W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Pova Neo 2 or Tecno Spark Slim?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark Slim is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Pova Neo 2 runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while Tecno Spark Slim runs the MediaTek Helio G200 (6nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}