TECNO POVA 6 Neo 5G vs Moto G64 5G: Best Budget Phone Under Rs 15,000?

Overall, the TECNO POVA 6 Neo 5G is more affordable of the two taking into consideration the RAM and storage configuration.

TECNO POVA 6 Neo 5G vs Moto G64 5G: Design

Both the TECNO POVA 6 Neo 5G and Moto G64 5G weigh the same. However, the TECNO device is much slimmer than the Moto smartphone. The TECNO POVA 5G sports a flat design with rounded edges. The golden rings around the cameras and the aura light ring add a touch of class to the design. It is IP54 rated for dust and water resistance.

On the other hand, the Moto G64 5G features a more subtle design that we associate with Motorola smartphones. It lacks in the durability department, as it comes with a lower IP52 ingress protection.

The TECNO POVA 6 Neo 5 G’s higher ingress protection rating and more modern design tip the scales in its favour.

TECNO POVA 6 Neo 5G vs Moto G64 5G: Display

The TECNO POVA 6 Neo 5G has an IPS LCD screen that supports HD+ resolution and Widevine L1 certification. However, it does not support HDR. The display offers decent visuals but struggles a bit in direct sunlight due to lower brightness. Moreover, there’s no protective layer on the display, so users must be careful not to drop the device on its face.

The Moto G64 5G also has a lower-brightness display that struggles outside. However, its FHD+ screen resolution and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 layer make it a better smartphone in terms of display.

Both smartphones also feature stereo speakers for a punchy audio output, but the Moto G64 5G has Dolby Atmos support. This means the audio from the Moto device is punchier and clearer.

The Moto G64 5G with its higher resolution, protective layer, and Dolby Atmos support is better of the two when it comes to audio and visual performance.

TECNO POVA 6 Neo 5G vs Moto G64 5G: Camera

The TECNO POVA 6 Neo 5G has a single 108MP main camera. The camera system has a slower shutter speed but captures decent daylight shots with vivid colours and sharp details. The smartphone also excels in portrait shots with excellent cutouts.

However, the camera struggles in low light with flat details, and the absence of an ultra-wide lens makes it glaring. Selfies are decent with natural skin tones, but we sometimes noticed a reddish tint.

Tecno Pova 6 Neo Daylight Camera Samples

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Tecno Pova 6 Neo Low Light Camera Samples

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The Moto G64 5G gets a more versatile camera system and delivers good results indoors and outdoors, with decent details and accurate colours in most cases. Moreover, the handset also clicks decent low-light images. You will be pleasantly surprised with portrait shots and selfies.

Moto G64 Camera Samples

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If you are looking for a well rounded camera system with great daylight and low light performance, the Moto G64 5G will serve you better.

TECNO POVA 6 Neo 5G vs Moto G64 5G: Performance

Both the TECNO POVA 6 Neo 5G and Moto G64 5G are powered by 6nm, octa-core MediaTek processors. However, the RAM and GPU in these two smartphones vary. To see how they perform in real life, we ran benchmark tests on them, and the results are below.

In the AnTuTu and Geekbench tests, the Moto G64 5G scored slightly better than the TECNO POVA 6 Neo 5G. However, in our review, we found that both these smartphones perform well in daily tasks. They can also easily handle casual games like Subway Surfers but struggle in intensive games like Call of Duty: Mobile or BGMI.

During our benchmark tests, we found that the TECNO POVA 6 Neo 5G throttled 95% of its maximum performance. In comparison, the Moto G64 5G throttled 79% of its maximum performance.

The Moto G64 5G once again emerges as a great option for daily driving with a solid performance track during our benchmark tests. With a clean interface and faster processor, it can handle anything but the kitchen sink that you throw at it.

TECNO POVA 6 Neo 5G vs Moto G64 5G: Software

The TECNO POVA 6 Neo 5G is the clear winner in the software department, with more extended software support and a host of AI features. You get high-end AI features like AIGC Portrait for AI generated avatars, AI Cutout, AI Eraser, AI Artboard, and more. However, it does come loaded with pre-installed TECNO bloatware that dampens the whole experience.

On the other hand, the Moto G64 5G only offers one major Android upgrade (Android 15), which is a letdown. However, fans of the stock Android experience will appreciate the MyUX experience. It does come with pre-loaded folders for categories like Shopping, Entertainment, and Gaming.

In the software department, the TECNO POVA 6 Neo 5G is a better option between the two with longer software support and futuristic AI features. However, fans of clean interface will like the MyUX more.

TECNO POVA 6 Neo 5G vs Moto G64 5G: Battery and Charging

The Moto G64 5G has a massive battery. In our testing, the battery charged from zero to 100% in an hour and a half. The device lasted 9 hours and 24 minutes in our PC Mark Battery test.

On the other hand, the TECNO POVA Neo 6 5G features a smaller battery, which is charged fully in the same amount of time as the Moto device. The PC Mark Battery test threw up an error twice, but the device lasted around 13 hours before that happened.

Both these smartphones can easily last a whole day and then some more. The charging duration is nearly identical for both despite the discrepancy in charging speeds. When it comes to battery, either of these two will serve you well.

TECNO POVA 6 Neo 5G vs Moto G64 5G: Verdict

The TECNO POVA 6 Neo 5G is the more value-for-money offering with a more dependable performance, battery, and software update policy.

However, if you are looking for a more versatile camera system, a bigger battery, subtle aesthetics, and a clean OS, the Moto G64 5G is the better pick.