{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-pova-neo-2-vs-vivo-y400/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T02:07:42+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Pova Neo 2 vs Vivo Y400",
    "answer": "The Vivo Y400 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 73 against 65 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Tecno Pova Neo 2 still wins on value for money, 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 64,999.",
    "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 Y400",
            "slug": "vivo-y400",
            "brand": "Vivo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-y400/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-8-2026-12_17_46-PM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 64999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-10T05:19:19+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 55.2,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 81,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 77.3,
                "overall": 72.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "2 September 2025 (Pakistan launch)",
                    "Dimensions": "162.3 × 75.3 × 7.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "196–198 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 + IP69"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 in",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels (~395 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+ (up to 1800 nits peak)",
                    "Protection": "Glass (unspecified), premium AMOLED durability"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (4×2.8 GHz Cortex-A73 + 4×1.9 GHz Cortex-A53)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 610",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 with Funtouch OS 15"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB (UFS 2.2)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP main (Sony sensor) + 2 MP depth",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP wide",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps (rear & front)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-ion ~6000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "44W wired, reverse wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (IP68 & IP69 water/dust resistant)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "vivo-y400",
        "margin": 8.4,
        "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,
                    "vivo-y400": 55.2
                },
                "leader": "vivo-y400"
            },
            {
                "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-y400": 79
                },
                "leader": "vivo-y400"
            },
            {
                "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-y400": 81
                },
                "leader": "vivo-y400"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-neo-2": 87,
                    "vivo-y400": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-y400"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-neo-2": 31.3,
                    "vivo-y400": 50
                },
                "leader": "vivo-y400"
            },
            {
                "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-y400": 77.3
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-neo-2"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Pova Neo 2 costs PKR 23,000 less.",
        "Tecno Pova Neo 2 packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Vivo Y400 charges 26W faster.",
        "Vivo Y400 offers 2 GB more RAM.",
        "Vivo Y400 ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Vivo Y400 has a 34 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Vivo Y400 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Pova Neo 2 or Vivo Y400?",
            "answer": "Vivo Y400 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.4 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, 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 Vivo Y400 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo 2 is listed at PKR 41,999 and Vivo Y400 at PKR 64,999. That makes Tecno Pova Neo 2 cheaper by PKR 23,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Pova Neo 2 or Vivo Y400?",
            "answer": "Vivo Y400 scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Pova Neo 2 uses a 16 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Vivo Y400, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Pova Neo 2 or Vivo Y400?",
            "answer": "Vivo Y400 leads on battery. Tecno Pova Neo 2 carries a 7000 mAh cell and Vivo Y400 a 6000 mAh cell, with 18W and 44W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Pova Neo 2 or Vivo Y400?",
            "answer": "Vivo Y400 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Pova Neo 2 runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while Vivo Y400 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (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/)."
}