Head to head

Tecno Pova Neo vs ZTE Blade V80 Max

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 65 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and value for money. The ZTE Blade V80 Max still wins on camera and memory & storage, 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 45,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Pova Neo takes it by 4.2 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Tecno Pova Neo leads

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

Camera ZTE Blade V80 Max leads

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

Battery & charging Level

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage ZTE Blade V80 Max leads

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 9,000 less.
  • ZTE Blade V80 Max charges 4.5W faster.
  • ZTE Blade V80 Max offers 2 GB more RAM.
  • ZTE Blade V80 Max ships with 128 GB more storage.
  • ZTE Blade V80 Max 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 ZTE Blade V80 Max if…

you care most about camera and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Pova Neo ZTE Blade V80 Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 36,999 Cheaper PKR 45,999
Design & build
Release date December 2021 January 31, 2026
Dimensions 171.4 × 77.3 × 9.1 mm 171.6 × 77.8 × 8.3 mm
Weight Not officially specified 191 g
Water resistance No official IP rating IP64 (Dust & Water Resistance)
Display
Screen size 6.8 inches 6.9-inch Better
Resolution 720 × 1640 pixels (HD+) 720 × 1640 pixels
Panel type IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 480 nits IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate
Protection No official protection specified Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G25 (12nm) Unisoc T7250 (12 nm),
CPU Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 Octa-core
GPU PowerVR GE8320 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 11 HIOS 7.6 Android 16, MyOS 16
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB / 6GB 8GB Better
Internal storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB / 256GB Better
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC slot (expandable storage) Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 13 MP (Wide), Autofocus AI Secondary Lens Quad-LED Flash HDR Panorama Face Detection 50 MP + 2 MP + 0.08 MP Better
Selfie camera 8 MP Dual LED Flash HDR 16 MP Better
Video recording 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh
Wired charging 18W Fast Charging 22.5W wired fast charging 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, A2DP, LE
NFC No Yes
Sensors Rear-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass
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 ZTE Blade V80 Max?

Tecno Pova Neo comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.2 points. It wins on performance and value for money. ZTE Blade V80 Max 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 ZTE Blade V80 Max in Pakistan?

Tecno Pova Neo is listed at PKR 36,999 and ZTE Blade V80 Max at PKR 45,999. That makes Tecno Pova Neo cheaper by PKR 9,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Pova Neo or ZTE Blade V80 Max?

ZTE Blade V80 Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Pova Neo uses a 13 MP main sensor against 50 MP on ZTE Blade V80 Max, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Pova Neo or ZTE Blade V80 Max?

Tecno Pova Neo is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Pova Neo runs the MediaTek Helio G25 (12nm) while ZTE Blade V80 Max runs the Unisoc T7250 (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.