{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-pova-neo-vs-zte-blade-v80-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T03:09:13+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Pova Neo vs ZTE Blade V80 Pro",
    "answer": "The Tecno Pova Neo is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 69 against 63 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and value for money. The ZTE Blade V80 Pro 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 48,999.",
    "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": "ZTE Blade V80 Pro",
            "slug": "zte-blade-v80-pro",
            "brand": "ZTE Mobile",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/zte-mobile/zte-blade-v80-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-26-2026-11_25_10-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 48999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-02-26T06:27:40+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 35.4,
                "camera": 83,
                "battery": 64,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 71.4,
                "overall": 63.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "December 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "166 × 79 × 7.7 mm",
                    "Weight": "195 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 dust tight and splash resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.75 inches",
                    "Resolution": "900 × 1940 pixels (~317 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120 Hz ~1000 nits peak (HBM)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc T7280 (12 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MP1",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108 MP (wide) PDAF, LED flash, HDR, panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "22.5W wired + 10W reverse wired charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes (market dependent)",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint Sensor: Side-mounted Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 with OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "tecno-pova-neo",
        "margin": 6.1,
        "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,
                    "zte-blade-v80-pro": 35.4
                },
                "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,
                    "zte-blade-v80-pro": 83
                },
                "leader": "zte-blade-v80-pro"
            },
            {
                "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-v80-pro": 64
                },
                "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-v80-pro": 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-v80-pro": 50
                },
                "leader": "zte-blade-v80-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-neo": 100,
                    "zte-blade-v80-pro": 71.4
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-neo"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Pova Neo costs PKR 12,000 less.",
        "Tecno Pova Neo packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "ZTE Blade V80 Pro charges 4.5W faster.",
        "ZTE Blade V80 Pro offers 2 GB more RAM.",
        "ZTE Blade V80 Pro ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "ZTE Blade V80 Pro has a 95 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Pova Neo or ZTE Blade V80 Pro?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.1 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging and value for money. ZTE Blade V80 Pro 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 V80 Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo is listed at PKR 36,999 and ZTE Blade V80 Pro at PKR 48,999. That makes Tecno Pova Neo cheaper by PKR 12,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Pova Neo or ZTE Blade V80 Pro?",
            "answer": "ZTE Blade V80 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Pova Neo uses a 13 MP main sensor against 108 MP on ZTE Blade V80 Pro, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Pova Neo or ZTE Blade V80 Pro?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo leads on battery. Tecno Pova Neo carries a 6000 mAh cell and ZTE Blade V80 Pro a 5000 mAh cell, with 18W and 22W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Pova Neo or ZTE Blade V80 Pro?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Pova Neo runs the MediaTek Helio G25 (12nm) while ZTE Blade V80 Pro runs the Unisoc T7280 (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/)."
}