Head to head

Tecno Pova Neo vs Vivo Y21d

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 4 Aug 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Pova Neo takes it by 5.7 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Tecno Pova Neo leads

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

Camera Vivo Y21d leads

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

Battery & charging Vivo Y21d leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Tecno Pova Neo leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Tecno Pova Neo if…

you care most about performance and value for money.

Buy the Vivo Y21d if…

you care most about camera and battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Pova Neo Vivo Y21d
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 36,999 Cheaper PKR 43,999
Design & build
Release date December 2021 October 2025
Dimensions 171.4 × 77.3 × 9.1 mm 166.14 × 77.01 × 8.39 mm
Weight Not officially specified 209 g
Water resistance No official IP rating Not listed
Display
Screen size 6.8 inches Better 6.68 in
Resolution 720 × 1640 pixels (HD+) Better 720 × 1608 pixels (~264 ppi)
Panel type IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 480 nits IPS LCD, 90Hz, 1000 nits
Protection No official protection specified Not listed
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G25 (12nm) Unisoc T7225 (12 nm)
CPU Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 Octa-core (2×1.8 GHz + 6×1.8 GHz)
GPU PowerVR GE8320 Arm Mali-G57
Operating system Android 11 HIOS 7.6 Android 15, Funtouch OS 15
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB / 6GB 6 GB
Internal storage 64GB / 128GB 128 GB
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC slot (expandable storage) microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main camera 13 MP (Wide), Autofocus AI Secondary Lens Quad-LED Flash HDR Panorama Face Detection 50 MP wide + 0.08 MP (aux) Better
Selfie camera 8 MP Dual LED Flash HDR Better 5 MP wide
Video recording 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion ~6500 mAh Better
Wired charging 18W Fast Charging 44W wired Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby "Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.0 5.2
NFC No No
Sensors Rear-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity
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 or Vivo Y21d?

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.

What is the price of Tecno Pova Neo and Vivo Y21d in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Pova Neo or Vivo Y21d?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Pova Neo or Vivo Y21d?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Pova Neo or Vivo Y21d?

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).

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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.