{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-pova-neo-3-vs-zte-nubia-a77/",
    "generated": "2026-09-21T16:18:32+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Pova Neo 3 vs ZTE nubia A77",
    "answer": "The Tecno Pova Neo 3 and the ZTE nubia A77 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Tecno Pova Neo 3 leads on performance. The ZTE nubia A77 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 42,999 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": 57,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 74.5,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 92.2,
                "overall": 69.2
            },
            "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": "ZTE nubia A77",
            "slug": "zte-nubia-a77",
            "brand": "Nubia",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/nubia/zte-nubia-a77/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-1-2026-10_37_17-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 42999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-01T05:52:18+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 52,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 64,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 67.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "168 × 77 × 8.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "193 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.75 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1640 pixels, ~265 ppi.",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Scratch-resistant glass."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc T8300 (6 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MP2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "22.5W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 2.1,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-neo-3": 57,
                    "zte-nubia-a77": 52
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-neo-3"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "zte-nubia-a77": 79
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-a77"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "zte-nubia-a77": 64
                },
                "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,
                    "zte-nubia-a77": 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,
                    "zte-nubia-a77": 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": 92.2,
                    "zte-nubia-a77": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-a77"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE nubia A77 costs PKR 6,000 less.",
        "Tecno Pova Neo 3 packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "ZTE nubia A77 charges 4.5W faster.",
        "Tecno Pova Neo 3 offers 2 GB more RAM.",
        "ZTE nubia A77 has a 34 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Pova Neo 3 or ZTE nubia A77?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo 3 and ZTE nubia A77 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 3 and ZTE nubia A77 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo 3 is listed at PKR 48,999 and ZTE nubia A77 at PKR 42,999. That makes ZTE nubia A77 cheaper by PKR 6,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Pova Neo 3 or ZTE nubia A77?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia A77 scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Pova Neo 3 uses a 16 MP main sensor against 50 MP on ZTE nubia A77, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Pova Neo 3 or ZTE nubia A77?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo 3 leads on battery. Tecno Pova Neo 3 carries a 7000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A77 a 5000 mAh cell, with 18W and 22W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Pova Neo 3 or ZTE nubia A77?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo 3 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Pova Neo 3 runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while ZTE nubia A77 runs the Unisoc T8300 (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/)."
}