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Tecno Pova vs Tecno Pova 5G

What Pova does better (1) and where Pova 5G wins (15) — every spec side by side.

Tecno Pova
Tecno · 2020Pova
5.2Score
1 advantage≈ $120
vs
Tecno Pova 5G
Tecno · 2021Pova 5G
7.4Score
15 advantages≈ $290
Higher score
3.9Display7.2
3.4Camera6.1
7.0Battery7.0
3.5Features6.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

PovaPova 5G
77.6 × 171.29.478.2 × 172.89.1
PovaPova 5GDifference
Height171.2 mm172.8 mm−1.6 mm
Width77.6 mm78.2 mm−0.6 mm
Thickness9.4 mm9.1 mm+0.3 mm

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

Why is Pova better than Pova 5G?

  1. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 vs Wi-Fi 4+25%

Why is Pova 5G better than Pova?

  1. Main camera13 MP vs 50 MP3.8×
  2. Refresh rate60 Hz vs 120 Hz2×
  3. 5GNo · Pova: Yes
  4. NFCNo · Pova: Yes
  5. RAM6 GB vs 8 GB+33%
  6. Pixel density263 ppi vs 389 ppi+48%
  7. Process12 nm vs 6 nm2×
  8. Storage (base)64 GB vs 128 GB2×
  9. Rear cameras1 vs 22×
  10. Max video1080p vs 4K
  11. Selfie camera8 MP vs 16 MP2×
  12. 4K selfie videoNo · Pova: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Tecno PovaTecno Pova≈ $1205.2
Tecno Pova 5GTecno Pova 5G≈ $2907.4
Design
Weight217 g—
Thickness9.4 mm9.1 mm
Height171.2 mm172.8 mm
Width77.6 mm78.2 mm
ColoursMagic Blue, Speed Purple, Dazzle BlackAether Black
Display
Screen size6.8″6.9″
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (width)720 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)1,640 px2,460 px
Pixel density263 ppi389 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness480 nits—
Screen-to-body ratio82.7%83.7%
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6769V/CU Helio G80Mediatek Dimensity 900
Chip makerMediaTekMediaTek
Process12 nm6 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2 GHz2.4 GHz
GPUMali-G52 MC2Mali-G68 MC4
Memory
RAM6 GB8 GB
Storage (max)128 GB128 GB
Storage (base)64 GB128 GB
Storage type—UFS 3.1
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera13 MP50 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.9—
Rear cameras12
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p4K
4K video frame rate—30 fps
Selfie camera8 MP16 MP
4K selfie videoNoYes
Battery
Battery capacity6,000 mAh6,000 mAh
Wired charging18 W18 W
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GNoYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth5—
NFCNoYes
USBmicroUSB 2.0Yes
Satellite navigationGALILEO, BDS—
Features
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Fingerprint sensorRearSide
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer proximity
Software
OS at launchAndroid 10Android 11
PlatformAndroidAndroid
Interface—HiOS 8.0
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