{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-pova-neo-vs-tecno-spark-40c/",
    "generated": "2026-08-10T16:46:08+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Pova Neo vs Tecno Spark 40C",
    "answer": "The Tecno Pova Neo and the Tecno Spark 40C finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Tecno Pova Neo leads on performance. The Tecno Spark 40C is the cheaper of the two at PKR 35,999 against PKR 36,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Tecno Pova Neo",
            "slug": "tecno-pova-neo",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-pova-neo/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-4-2026-11_09_39-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 36999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-04T06:15:20+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 57,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 74.5,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 69.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "December 2021",
                    "Dimensions": "171.4 × 77.3 × 9.1 mm",
                    "Weight": "Not officially specified",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.8 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1640 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 480 nits",
                    "Protection": "No official protection specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G25 (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53",
                    "GPU": "PowerVR GE8320",
                    "Operating system": "Android 11 HIOS 7.6"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 6GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB / 128GB",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC slot (expandable storage)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "13 MP (Wide), Autofocus AI Secondary Lens Quad-LED Flash HDR Panorama Face Detection",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP Dual LED Flash HDR",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 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 Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Rear-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark 40C",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-40c",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-40c/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-7-2026-09_28_10-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 35999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-07T04:48:16+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 39,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 74.5,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 98.9,
                "overall": 66.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "165.6 × 77.0 × 8.37 mm",
                    "Weight": "Not officially specified",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 (Dust Tight & Splash Resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Panda Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G81 (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 HiOS 15"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 8GB LPDDR4X (Memory Fusion (Virtual RAM) Up to 8GB Extended RAM, depending on the variant)",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB eMMC 5.1",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSD card slot Expandable storage up to 1TB (market dependent)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "13 MP, Wide AI Lens Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Scene Recognition Portrait Mode Night Mode Beauty Mode Pro Mode",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP Dual Front Flash AI Beauty Portrait Mode HDR Face Retouch Smile Capture Gesture Capture Filters",
                    "Video recording": "1080p @ 30fps 720p @ 30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0 A2DP LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Face Unlock Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Electronic Compass Virtual Gyroscope Infrared Remote Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 2.4,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-neo": 57,
                    "tecno-spark-40c": 39
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-neo"
            },
            {
                "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": 74,
                    "tecno-spark-40c": 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": 74.5,
                    "tecno-spark-40c": 74.5
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-neo": 87,
                    "tecno-spark-40c": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-neo": 31.3,
                    "tecno-spark-40c": 50
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-40c"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-neo": 100,
                    "tecno-spark-40c": 98.9
                },
                "leader": null
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark 40C costs PKR 1,000 less.",
        "Tecno Spark 40C offers 2 GB more RAM.",
        "Tecno Spark 40C ships with 128 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Pova Neo or Tecno Spark 40C?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo and Tecno Spark 40C 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 and Tecno Spark 40C in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo is listed at PKR 36,999 and Tecno Spark 40C at PKR 35,999. That makes Tecno Spark 40C cheaper by PKR 1,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Pova Neo or Tecno Spark 40C?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Pova Neo runs the MediaTek Helio G25 (12nm) while Tecno Spark 40C runs the MediaTek Helio G81 (12nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}