Head to head

Tecno Pova Neo 3 vs ZTE nubia A77

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 21 Jul 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Tecno Pova Neo 3 leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera ZTE nubia A77 leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Tecno Pova Neo 3 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Tecno Pova Neo 3 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money ZTE nubia A77 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Tecno Pova Neo 3 if…

you care most about performance, battery & charging and memory & storage.

Buy the ZTE nubia A77 if…

you care most about camera and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Pova Neo 3 ZTE nubia A77
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 48,999 PKR 42,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date July 2023 August 2026
Dimensions 170.7 × 77.6 × 9.3 mm 168 × 77 × 8.3 mm
Weight Not officially specified 193 g
Water resistance No official IP rating IP64
Display
Screen size 6.82-inch Better 6.75 inches
Resolution 720 × 1640 pixels (HD+) 720 × 1640 pixels, ~265 ppi.
Panel type IPS LCD, 90Hz Refresh Rate IPS LCD, 120Hz
Protection No official display protection Scratch-resistant glass.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) Unisoc T8300 (6 nm)
CPU Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G52 MC2 Mali-G57 MP2
Operating system Android 13, HiOS 13 Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB / 8GB Better 6GB
Internal storage 128GB 128GB
Card slot Yes, dedicated microSDXC card slot microSDXC
Camera
Main camera 16MP + AI Lens, Dual LED Flash, HDR, Panorama 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, LED Flash, HDR, Panorama Better
Selfie camera 8MP Selfie Camera, LED Flash 8 MP
Video recording 1080p@30fps Video 1080p@30fps.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Po 7000mAh Better Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 18W Wired Fast Charging 22.5W wired Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.0 5.4, A2DP, LE
NFC No Yes
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass Panther Game Engine 2.0 MediaTek HyperEngine Gaming Technology Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Tecno Pova Neo 3 or ZTE nubia A77?

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.

What is the price of Tecno Pova Neo 3 and ZTE nubia A77 in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Pova Neo 3 or ZTE nubia A77?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Pova Neo 3 or ZTE nubia A77?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Pova Neo 3 or ZTE nubia A77?

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).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.