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Tecno Spark 40 5G vs ZTE nubia Neo 2

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 7 Aug 2026.

The short answer

The Tecno Spark 40 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 74 against 66 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and value for money. The ZTE nubia Neo 2 still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Spark 40 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 49,999 against PKR 54,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Spark 40 5G takes it by 8 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Tecno Spark 40 5G leads

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

Camera Level

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 Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Tecno Spark 40 5G leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Tecno Spark 40 5G costs PKR 5,000 less.
  • ZTE nubia Neo 2 charges 15W faster.

Buy the Tecno Spark 40 5G if…

you care most about performance and value for money.

Buy the ZTE nubia Neo 2 if…

you care most about battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Spark 40 5G ZTE nubia Neo 2
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 49,999 Cheaper PKR 54,999
Design & build
Release date July 2025 2024-02 (Pakistan availability ~ early 2025 retail)
Dimensions 167.69 × 77.87 × 7.99 mm 166 × 76.1 × 8.5 mm
Weight Not officially specified 208 g
Water resistance IP64 Certified no official IP rating.
Display
Screen size 6.67 inches 6.72 in Better
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+) 1080 × 2400 pixels (~392 ppi) Better
Panel type IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 700 nits (HBM) IPS LCD, 120 Hz refresh
Protection Panda Glass Standard glass
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6400 5G+ Unisoc T820 (6 nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core (1×2.7 GHz Cortex-A76 + 3×2.3 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4×2.1 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G57
Operating system Android 15 HiOS 15 Android 13 (upgradeable / region dependent)
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X (Memory Fusion (Virtual RAM) Up to 8GB Extended RAM) 8 GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 256 GB UFS
Card slot microSDXC Dedicated microSD card slot (market dependent) Expandable storage up to 1TB (market dependent) No dedicated microSD slot
Camera
Main camera 50 MP, Wide AI Lens Autofocus Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Scene Recognition Night Mode Portrait Mode Beauty Mode Pro Mode Super Resolution Time-Lapse Slow Motion AI Camera Filters Document Scanner QR Code Scanner Continuous Shooting 50 MP main + 2 MP depth
Selfie camera 8 MP Wide Portrait Mode HDR Face Retouch Filters Gesture Capture Smile Capture 16 MP Better
Video recording 1080p @ 30fps 720p @ 30fps Dual Video Time-Lapse Video Slow Motion Video 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 Hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.4 5.2
NFC Yes No
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Face Unlock Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Accelerometer (G-Sensor) Electronic Compass Virtual Gyroscope Infrared Remote Sensor 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 Spark 40 5G or ZTE nubia Neo 2?

Tecno Spark 40 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8 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 Spark 40 5G and ZTE nubia Neo 2 in Pakistan?

Tecno Spark 40 5G is listed at PKR 49,999 and ZTE nubia Neo 2 at PKR 54,999. That makes Tecno Spark 40 5G cheaper by PKR 5,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 40 5G or ZTE nubia Neo 2?

ZTE nubia Neo 2 leads on battery. Tecno Spark 40 5G 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 Spark 40 5G or ZTE nubia Neo 2?

Tecno Spark 40 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 40 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 5G+ 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.