This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the TECNO POVA 3 and HONOR X8a smartphones.
The TECNO POVA 3 features a slightly larger 6.9-inch display, 7,000mAh battery and 25W fast charging.
Meanwhile, the HONOR X8a features a 6.7-inch display, 100MP main camera, 4,500mAh battery and 22.5W fast charging. It is more expensive.
| Specs | TECNO POVA 3 | HONOR X8a |
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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, 90Hz Refresh Rate, and punch-hole | 6.7-inch FHD+ LTPS LCD Display (1080 x 2388 Pixels, 391 ppi) with 19.9:9 Aspect Ratio, 90Hz Refresh Rate, and punch-hole |
| Size | 162.9 x 74.5 x 7.48 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | |
| Build | Glass front, Plastic back | Glass front, Plastic back |
| Durability | ||
| Colors | Eco Black, Tech Silver, and Electric Blue | Midnight Black, Titanium Silver, and Cyan Lake |
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TECNO POVA 3 The TECNO POVA 3 has a larger and sharper display. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G88 | MediaTek Helio G88 |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 2x Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz & 6x 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 | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
| Expansion | 512GB via microSD | None |
| OS | Android 12 with HiOS 8 | Android 12 with Magic UI 6.1 |
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HONOR X8a
The HONOR X8a has similar performance and a higher RAM capacity. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | 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 |
Triple Cameras: 100MP Main Camera (f/1.9 Aperture, Autofocus) 5MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2 Aperture) 2MP Macro (f/2.4 Aperture) -LED Flash -Up to 1080p video recording |
| Front Camera |
8 Megapixels |
16 Megapixels (f/2.45 Aperture) - Up to 1080p video recording |
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HONOR X8a
HONOR X8a has the more capable camera system with a more capable ultrawide camera and a higher-resolution 100MP 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 5.1 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
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HONOR X8a
The HONOR X8a has newer Bluetooth. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | Yes | No |
| Audio Enhancement | DTS Audio and Stereo Speakers | Extra volume for calls |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass & Accelerometer LED-lit back panel design (Electric Blue color only) |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass & Accelerometer |
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TECNO POVA 3
Based on the specs, it has stereo speakers, DTS audio, and a 3.5mm audio jack. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 7000 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) | 4500 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 25W Fast Charging (with 33W Fast Charger) | 22.5W Fast Charging (50% in 30 minutes) |
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TECNO POVA 3
The TECNO POVA 3 has a larger battery capacity and faster charging. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱8,999.00 - Official price of Black/Silver version in the Philippines ₱9,399.00 - Official price of Electric Blue version in the Philippines |
₱10,990.00 - Official Price in the Philippines |
| Release Date | May 25, 2022 | March 14, 2023 |
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