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Tecno Pova 2 vs Tecno Pova 3

What Pova 2 does better (5) and where Pova 3 wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Tecno Pova 2
Tecno · 2021Pova 2
5.5Score
5 advantages≈ $150
vs
Tecno Pova 3
Tecno · 2022Pova 3
6.0Score
6 advantages≈ $160
Higher score
4.5Display5.2
2.8Performance2.5
3.9Camera4.6
7.6Battery8.3
5.0Features5.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

Pova 2Pova 3
78.8 × 173.39.678.5 × 173.19.4
Pova 2Pova 3Difference
Height173.3 mm173.1 mm+0.2 mm
Width78.8 mm78.5 mm+0.3 mm
Thickness9.6 mm9.4 mm+0.2 mm
Weight207 g230 g−23 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Pova 2 better than Pova 3?

  1. AnTuTu score362,076 vs 336,634+8%
  2. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)1,565 vs 1,375+14%
  3. Weight207 g vs 230 g+11%
  4. Peak brightness480 nits vs 450 nits+7%
  5. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 vs Wi-Fi 4+25%

Why is Pova 3 better than Pova 2?

  1. Wired charging18 W vs 33 W+83%
  2. Refresh rate60 Hz vs 90 Hz+50%
  3. Stereo speakersNo · Pova 2: Yes
  4. Main camera48 MP vs 50 MP+4%
  5. Main camera aperturef/1.9 vs f/1.8+6%
  6. Thickness9.6 mm vs 9.4 mm+2%
Specifications

Side by side

Tecno Pova 2Tecno Pova 2≈ $1505.5
Tecno Pova 3Tecno Pova 3≈ $1606.0
Design
Weight207 g230 g
Thickness9.6 mm9.4 mm
Height173.3 mm173.1 mm
Width78.8 mm78.5 mm
FramePlasticPlastic
BackPlasticPlastic
ColoursPolar Silver, Power Blue, Dazzle BlackElectric Blue, Tech Silver, Eco Black
Display
Screen size6.9″6.9″
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (width)1,080 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)2,460 px2,460 px
Pixel density389 ppi389 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz90 Hz
Peak brightness480 nits450 nits
Screen-to-body ratio82.8%83.2%
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6769Z Helio G85Mediatek MT6769H Helio G88
Chip makerMediaTekMediaTek
Process12 nm12 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2 GHz2 GHz
GPUMali-G52 MC2Mali-G52 MC2
AnTuTu score362,076336,634
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)1,5651,375
3DMark Wild Life Extreme181181
Memory
RAM6 GB6 GB
Storage (max)128 GB128 GB
Storage (base)64 GB64 GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera48 MP50 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.9f/1.8
Main sensor size—1/2.76"
Rear cameras11
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
Selfie camera8 MP8 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity7,000 mAh7,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
Wired charging18 W33 W
Charged in 30 min—30%
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GNoNo
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth55
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Satellite navigationGALILEO, BDSGALILEO, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Fingerprint sensorSideSide
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Software
OS at launchAndroid 11Android 11
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceHIOS 7.6HiOS 12
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