{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-pova-neo-2-vs-vgo-tel-new-26/",
    "generated": "2026-08-09T14:55:17+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Pova Neo 2 vs VGO Tel New 26",
    "answer": "The VGO Tel New 26 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 66 against 61 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The Tecno Pova Neo 2 still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The VGO Tel New 26 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 27,500 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": 63.3,
                "overall": 60.8
            },
            "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": "VGO Tel New 26",
            "slug": "vgo-tel-new-26",
            "brand": "VGO Tel",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vgo-tel/vgo-tel-new-26/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ChatGPT-Image-Nov-9-2025-12_18_39-PM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 27500,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-11-09T07:20:51+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 44.4,
                "camera": 82,
                "battery": 62.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 66.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 2024\" (announced)",
                    "Dimensions": "165.7 × 76.5 × 8.65 mm"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 in",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1604 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "HD+ Punch-Hole Display, 90Hz"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G91 Ultra (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz & 6×2.0 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB\"",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB",
                    "Card slot": "(microSD mention: up to 2TB)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide) + 2 MP (depth) + 2 MP (macro)",
                    "Selfie camera": "50 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18 W 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": "5.2",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "vgo-tel-new-26",
        "margin": 5.6,
        "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,
                    "vgo-tel-new-26": 44.4
                },
                "leader": "vgo-tel-new-26"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "vgo-tel-new-26": 82
                },
                "leader": "vgo-tel-new-26"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "vgo-tel-new-26": 62.8
                },
                "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,
                    "vgo-tel-new-26": 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,
                    "vgo-tel-new-26": 37.5
                },
                "leader": "vgo-tel-new-26"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-neo-2": 63.3,
                    "vgo-tel-new-26": 100
                },
                "leader": "vgo-tel-new-26"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "VGO Tel New 26 costs PKR 14,499 less.",
        "Tecno Pova Neo 2 packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "VGO Tel New 26 offers 2 GB more RAM.",
        "VGO Tel New 26 has a 34 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Pova Neo 2 or VGO Tel New 26?",
            "answer": "VGO Tel New 26 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.6 points. It wins on performance, camera, 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 VGO Tel New 26 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo 2 is listed at PKR 41,999 and VGO Tel New 26 at PKR 27,500. That makes VGO Tel New 26 cheaper by PKR 14,499. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Pova Neo 2 or VGO Tel New 26?",
            "answer": "VGO Tel New 26 scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Pova Neo 2 uses a 16 MP main sensor against 50 MP on VGO Tel New 26, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Pova Neo 2 or VGO Tel New 26?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo 2 leads on battery. Tecno Pova Neo 2 carries a 7000 mAh cell and VGO Tel New 26 a 5000 mAh cell, with 18W and 18W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Pova Neo 2 or VGO Tel New 26?",
            "answer": "VGO Tel New 26 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Pova Neo 2 runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while VGO Tel New 26 runs the MediaTek Helio G91 Ultra (12nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}