This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the TECNO POVA 2 and TECNO POVA 3 smartphones.
The TECNO POVA 2 features a 6.9-inch display, 18W charging rate, quad-camera setup and MediaTek Helio G85 chipset.
Meanwhile, the TECNO POVA 3 features a similarly-sized display, 50MP main camera, 25W fast charging and MediaTek Helio G88 chipset. It is slightly more expensive.
| Specs | TECNO POVA 2 | TECNO POVA 3 |
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| Picture & Ratings |
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★★★★★ 3.7/5 stars (250)
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.9-inch FHD+ IPS LCD Display (1080 x 2460 Pixels 389 ppi) with 20.5:9 Aspect Ratio and Punch-hole | 6.9-inch FHD+ IPS LCD Display (1080 x 2460 Pixels, 389 ppi) with 20.5:9 Aspect Ratio, 90Hz Refresh Rate, and punch-hole |
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| Weight | ||
| Build | Plastic | Glass front, Plastic back |
| Durability | ||
| Colors | Black or Silver | Eco Black, Tech Silver, and Electric Blue |
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TECNO POVA 3 The TECNO POVA 3 has better build materials. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Helio G88 |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 4x Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz & 4x Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz |
Octa Core CPU 2x Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz & 6x Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
| Expansion | 512GB via microSD | 512GB via microSD |
| OS | Android 11 with HiOS | Android 12 with HiOS 8 |
| Our pick: |
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TECNO POVA 2
The TECNO POVA 2 has slightly better performance. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Quad Cameras: 48MP Main Camera (Autofocus) 2MP Macro Camera 2MP Depth Sensor AI Lens -LED Flash |
Triple Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus) 2MP Macro (f/2.4 Aperture) 2MP Depth Sensor -LED Flash -Up to 1080p Video Recording |
| Front Camera |
8 Megapixels |
8 Megapixels |
| Our pick: |
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TECNO POVA 3
TECNO POVA 3 has the more capable camera system with a higher-resolution 50MP main camera. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (Dual Band) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | GPS | GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| Our pick: |
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TECNO POVA 3
The TECNO POVA 3 supports more location systems. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Enhancement | None | DTS Audio and Stereo Speakers |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass & Accelerometer LED-lit back panel design (Electric Blue color only) |
| Our pick: |
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TECNO POVA 3
Based on the specs, it has stereo speakers and DTS audio. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 7000 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) | 7000 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 18W Fast Charging | 25W Fast Charging (with 33W Fast Charger) |
| Our pick: |
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TECNO POVA 3
The TECNO POVA 3 has a faster charging. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱7,990.00 - Official Price in the Philippines | ₱8,999.00 - Official price of Black/Silver version in the Philippines ₱9,399.00 - Official price of Electric Blue version in the Philippines |
| Release Date | June 1, 2021 | May 25, 2022 |
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