{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-pova-neo-vs-vivo-y21d/",
    "generated": "2026-08-09T20:00:13+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Pova Neo vs Vivo Y21d",
    "answer": "The Tecno Pova Neo is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 69 against 64 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and value for money. The Vivo Y21d still wins on camera and battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Pova Neo is the cheaper of the two at PKR 36,999 against PKR 43,999.",
    "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 Y21d",
            "slug": "vivo-y21d",
            "brand": "Vivo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-y21d/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ChatGPT-Image-Oct-31-2025-10_31_17-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 43999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-11-09T05:58:50+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 34.2,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 81,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 79.1,
                "overall": 63.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "166.14 × 77.01 × 8.39 mm",
                    "Weight": "209 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.68 in",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1608 pixels (~264 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 90Hz, 1000 nits"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc T7225 (12 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×1.8 GHz + 6×1.8 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Arm Mali-G57",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15, Funtouch OS 15"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP wide + 0.08 MP (aux)",
                    "Selfie camera": "5 MP wide",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion ~6500 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "44W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "\"Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "tecno-pova-neo",
        "margin": 5.7,
        "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-y21d": 34.2
                },
                "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-y21d": 79
                },
                "leader": "vivo-y21d"
            },
            {
                "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-y21d": 81
                },
                "leader": "vivo-y21d"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-neo": 87,
                    "vivo-y21d": 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-y21d": 31.3
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-neo": 100,
                    "vivo-y21d": 79.1
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-neo"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Pova Neo costs PKR 7,000 less.",
        "Vivo Y21d packs a 500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Vivo Y21d charges 26W faster.",
        "Vivo Y21d has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Pova Neo or Vivo Y21d?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.7 points. It wins on performance and value for money. Vivo Y21d 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 Y21d in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo is listed at PKR 36,999 and Vivo Y21d at PKR 43,999. That makes Tecno Pova Neo cheaper by PKR 7,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Pova Neo or Vivo Y21d?",
            "answer": "Vivo Y21d scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Pova Neo uses a 13 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Vivo Y21d, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Pova Neo or Vivo Y21d?",
            "answer": "Vivo Y21d leads on battery. Tecno Pova Neo carries a 6000 mAh cell and Vivo Y21d a 6500 mAh cell, with 18W and 44W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Pova Neo or Vivo Y21d?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Pova Neo runs the MediaTek Helio G25 (12nm) while Vivo Y21d runs the Unisoc T7225 (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/)."
}