{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-pova-neo-vs-zte-blade-a35e/",
    "generated": "2026-08-10T22:14:23+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Pova Neo vs ZTE Blade A35e",
    "answer": "The ZTE Blade A35e is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 68 against 64 on our combined specification score. It leads on value for money. The Tecno Pova Neo still wins on battery & charging and memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The ZTE Blade A35e is the cheaper of the two at PKR 15,999 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": 45.1,
                "overall": 63.8
            },
            "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": "ZTE Blade A35e",
            "slug": "zte-blade-a35e",
            "brand": "ZTE Mobile",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/zte-mobile/zte-blade-a35e/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-15-2026-11_52_23-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 15999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-15T07:01:05+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 60.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 18.8,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 68.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "2025, September (launched in Pakistan October 2025)",
                    "Dimensions": "167.6 × 77.4 × 8.3–8.5 mm",
                    "Weight": "181–190 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.52 inches",
                    "Resolution": "576 × 1280 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc SC9863A",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "IMG8322",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 (Go Edition)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "2 GB (+4 GB extended)",
                    "Internal storage": "64 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD (up to 1 TB)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "8 MP Dual Camera with AI + LED flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "5 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "10W"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer Compass Proximity (Fingerprint unclear or side mounted optional",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "zte-blade-a35e",
        "margin": 4.3,
        "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
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "zte-blade-a35e": 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,
                    "zte-blade-a35e": 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,
                    "zte-blade-a35e": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-neo": 31.3,
                    "zte-blade-a35e": 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": 45.1,
                    "zte-blade-a35e": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-blade-a35e"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": [
            "Performance"
        ]
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE Blade A35e costs PKR 21,000 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.",
        "Tecno Pova Neo has a 5 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Pova Neo or ZTE Blade A35e?",
            "answer": "ZTE Blade A35e comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.3 points. It wins on value for money. Tecno Pova Neo 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 ZTE Blade A35e in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo is listed at PKR 36,999 and ZTE Blade A35e at PKR 15,999. That makes ZTE Blade A35e cheaper by PKR 21,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Pova Neo or ZTE Blade A35e?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo leads on battery. Tecno Pova Neo carries a 6000 mAh cell and ZTE Blade A35e a 5000 mAh cell, with 18W and 10W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}