{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-pova-neo-vs-vivo-y16/",
    "generated": "2026-08-10T17:01:28+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Pova Neo vs Vivo Y16",
    "answer": "The Tecno Pova Neo is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 69 against 56 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Tecno Pova Neo is the cheaper of the two at PKR 36,999 against PKR 39,999.",
    "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": "Vivo Y16",
            "slug": "vivo-y16",
            "brand": "Vivo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-y16/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-15-2025-09_48_48-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 39999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-07T05:40:43+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 29.4,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 60.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 18.8,
                "value": 75.5,
                "overall": 56
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2022 (Pakistan)",
                    "Dimensions": "164 × 75.6 × 8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "184 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.51 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (~270 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD",
                    "Protection": "No official protection"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio P35 (12 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (4×2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 + 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)",
                    "GPU": "PowerVR GE8320",
                    "Operating system": "Android 12, Funtouch OS 12"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "13 MP (wide) + 2 MP (macro)",
                    "Selfie camera": "5 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "10W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "tecno-pova-neo",
        "margin": 13.3,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-neo": 57,
                    "vivo-y16": 29.4
                },
                "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,
                    "vivo-y16": 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,
                    "vivo-y16": 60.8
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-neo"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-neo": 87,
                    "vivo-y16": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-neo": 31.3,
                    "vivo-y16": 18.8
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-neo"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-neo": 100,
                    "vivo-y16": 75.5
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-neo"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Pova Neo costs PKR 3,000 less.",
        "Tecno Pova Neo packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Tecno Pova Neo charges 8W faster.",
        "Tecno Pova Neo offers 2 GB more RAM.",
        "Tecno Pova Neo ships with 64 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Pova Neo or Vivo Y16?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 13.3 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Vivo Y16 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 and Vivo Y16 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo is listed at PKR 36,999 and Vivo Y16 at PKR 39,999. That makes Tecno Pova Neo cheaper by PKR 3,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Pova Neo or Vivo Y16?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo leads on battery. Tecno Pova Neo carries a 6000 mAh cell and Vivo Y16 a 5000 mAh cell, with 18W and 10W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Pova Neo or Vivo Y16?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Pova Neo runs the MediaTek Helio G25 (12nm) while Vivo Y16 runs the MediaTek Helio P35 (12 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/)."
}