{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-pova-neo-2-vs-vivo-y21d/",
    "generated": "2026-08-09T17:48:05+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Pova Neo 2 vs Vivo Y21d",
    "answer": "The Tecno Pova Neo 2 and the Vivo Y21d finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Tecno Pova Neo 2 leads on performance. 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": 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": "Vivo Y21d",
            "slug": "vivo-y21d",
            "brand": "Vivo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-y21d/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ChatGPT-Image-Oct-31-2025-10_31_17-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 43999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-11-09T05:58:50+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 34.2,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 81,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 97.7,
                "overall": 65.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "166.14 × 77.01 × 8.39 mm",
                    "Weight": "209 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.68 in",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1608 pixels (~264 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 90Hz, 1000 nits"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc T7225 (12 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×1.8 GHz + 6×1.8 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Arm Mali-G57",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15, Funtouch OS 15"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP wide + 0.08 MP (aux)",
                    "Selfie camera": "5 MP wide",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion ~6500 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "44W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "\"Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 1,
        "decisive": false,
        "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,
                    "vivo-y21d": 34.2
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-neo-2"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "vivo-y21d": 79
                },
                "leader": "vivo-y21d"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "vivo-y21d": 81
                },
                "leader": "vivo-y21d"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-neo-2": 87,
                    "vivo-y21d": 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,
                    "vivo-y21d": 31.3
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-neo-2": 100,
                    "vivo-y21d": 97.7
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-neo-2"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Pova Neo 2 costs PKR 2,000 less.",
        "Tecno Pova Neo 2 packs a 500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Vivo Y21d charges 26W faster.",
        "Vivo Y21d has a 34 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Pova Neo 2 or Vivo Y21d?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo 2 and Vivo Y21d 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Tecno Pova Neo 2 and Vivo Y21d in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo 2 is listed at PKR 41,999 and Vivo Y21d 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 Vivo Y21d?",
            "answer": "Vivo Y21d scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Pova Neo 2 uses a 16 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Vivo Y21d, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Pova Neo 2 or Vivo Y21d?",
            "answer": "Vivo Y21d leads on battery. Tecno Pova Neo 2 carries a 7000 mAh cell and Vivo Y21d a 6500 mAh cell, with 18W and 44W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Pova Neo 2 or Vivo Y21d?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo 2 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Pova Neo 2 runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while Vivo Y21d runs the Unisoc T7225 (12 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/)."
}