Head to head

Tecno Pova Neo vs ZTE nubia Neo 2

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 ZTE nubia Neo 2 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 54,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Pova Neo takes it by 4.9 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Tecno Pova Neo leads

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

Camera ZTE nubia Neo 2 leads

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

Battery & charging ZTE nubia Neo 2 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage ZTE nubia Neo 2 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 18,000 less.
  • ZTE nubia Neo 2 charges 15W faster.
  • ZTE nubia Neo 2 offers 2 GB more RAM.
  • ZTE nubia Neo 2 ships with 128 GB more storage.
  • ZTE nubia Neo 2 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 nubia Neo 2 if…

you care most about camera, battery & charging and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Pova Neo ZTE nubia Neo 2
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 36,999 Cheaper PKR 54,999
Design & build
Release date December 2021 2024-02 (Pakistan availability ~ early 2025 retail)
Dimensions 171.4 × 77.3 × 9.1 mm 166 × 76.1 × 8.5 mm
Weight Not officially specified 208 g
Water resistance No official IP rating no official IP rating.
Display
Screen size 6.8 inches Better 6.72 in
Resolution 720 × 1640 pixels (HD+) 1080 × 2400 pixels (~392 ppi) Better
Panel type IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 480 nits IPS LCD, 120 Hz refresh
Protection No official protection specified Standard glass
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G25 (12nm) Unisoc T820 (6 nm)
CPU Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 Octa-core (1×2.7 GHz Cortex-A76 + 3×2.3 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4×2.1 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU PowerVR GE8320 Mali-G57
Operating system Android 11 HIOS 7.6 Android 13 (upgradeable / region dependent)
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB / 6GB 8 GB Better
Internal storage 64GB / 128GB 256 GB UFS Better
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC slot (expandable storage) No dedicated microSD slot
Camera
Main camera 13 MP (Wide), Autofocus AI Secondary Lens Quad-LED Flash HDR Panorama Face Detection 50 MP main + 2 MP depth 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 Non-removable Li-Ion 6000 mAh
Wired charging 18W Fast Charging 33W wired fast charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)
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), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C, 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 nubia Neo 2?

Tecno Pova Neo comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.9 points. It wins on performance and value for money. ZTE nubia Neo 2 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 nubia Neo 2 in Pakistan?

Tecno Pova Neo is listed at PKR 36,999 and ZTE nubia Neo 2 at PKR 54,999. That makes Tecno Pova Neo cheaper by PKR 18,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Pova Neo or ZTE nubia Neo 2?

ZTE nubia Neo 2 scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Pova Neo uses a 13 MP main sensor against 50 MP on ZTE nubia Neo 2, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Pova Neo or ZTE nubia Neo 2?

ZTE nubia Neo 2 leads on battery. Tecno Pova Neo carries a 6000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia Neo 2 a 6000 mAh cell, with 18W and 33W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Pova Neo or ZTE nubia Neo 2?

Tecno Pova Neo is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Pova Neo runs the MediaTek Helio G25 (12nm) while ZTE nubia Neo 2 runs the Unisoc T820 (6 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.