{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-pova-neo-3-vs-vivo-y31-5g/",
    "generated": "2026-08-14T00:16:44+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Pova Neo 3 vs Vivo Y31 5G",
    "answer": "The Vivo Y31 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 71 against 65 on our combined specification score. It leads on value for money. The Tecno Pova Neo 3 still wins on battery & charging and memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Vivo Y31 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 47,999 against PKR 48,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Tecno Pova Neo 3",
            "slug": "tecno-pova-neo-3",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-pova-neo-3/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-21-2026-10_13_09-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 48999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-21T05:30:56+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 39,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 74.5,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 91.5,
                "overall": 64.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "170.7 × 77.6 × 9.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "Not officially specified",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.82-inch",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1640 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 90Hz Refresh Rate",
                    "Protection": "No official display protection"
                },
                "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 13, HiOS 13"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB",
                    "Card slot": "Yes, dedicated microSDXC card slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "16MP + AI Lens, Dual LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "8MP Selfie Camera, LED Flash",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps Video"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 7000mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W Wired Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass Panther Game Engine 2.0 MediaTek HyperEngine Gaming Technology",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Vivo Y31 5G",
            "slug": "vivo-y31-5g",
            "brand": "Vivo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-y31-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-21-2025-09_48_19-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 47999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-12-29T06:08:18+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 62.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 70.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "January 2022",
                    "Dimensions": "164.0 × 75.8 × 8.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "188 g",
                    "Water resistance": "no official water or dust resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.58 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2408 pixels (~401 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 60Hz"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 700 (7 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 11(Funtouch OS 12)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4 GB / 6 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "13 MP (wide, f/2.2) + 2 MP (macro)",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP (wide)",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po 5000 mAh (non-removable)",
                    "Wired charging": "18W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.1",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "vivo-y31-5g",
        "margin": 5.8,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-neo-3": 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-3": 74,
                    "vivo-y31-5g": 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-3": 74.5,
                    "vivo-y31-5g": 62.8
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-neo-3"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-neo-3": 87,
                    "vivo-y31-5g": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-neo-3": 37.5,
                    "vivo-y31-5g": 31.3
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-neo-3"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-neo-3": 91.5,
                    "vivo-y31-5g": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-y31-5g"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": [
            "Performance"
        ]
    },
    "differences": [
        "Vivo Y31 5G costs PKR 1,000 less.",
        "Tecno Pova Neo 3 packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Tecno Pova Neo 3 offers 2 GB more RAM.",
        "Tecno Pova Neo 3 has a 3 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Pova Neo 3 or Vivo Y31 5G?",
            "answer": "Vivo Y31 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.8 points. It wins on value for money. Tecno Pova Neo 3 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 3 and Vivo Y31 5G in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo 3 is listed at PKR 48,999 and Vivo Y31 5G at PKR 47,999. That makes Vivo Y31 5G cheaper by PKR 1,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Pova Neo 3 or Vivo Y31 5G?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo 3 leads on battery. Tecno Pova Neo 3 carries a 7000 mAh cell and Vivo Y31 5G a 5000 mAh cell, with 18W and 18W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}