BlackBerry Evolve X
#2209
Tecno Pova 2
#2590Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Evolve X
Tecno Pova 2
Performance
74.473.9
Camera
27.947.6
Display
58.948.3
Battery
88.738.5
Build
75.965.8
Connectivity
59.462.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
50.947.8
Summary
- The BlackBerry Evolve X features a 5.99-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, while the Tecno Pova 2 has a larger 6.9-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Evolve X is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset, whereas the Pova 2 uses the MediaTek Helio G85.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the Evolve X offering a dual rear camera setup of 12 MP and 13 MP, compared to the Pova 2's 48 MP primary camera along with two 2 MP sensors.
- The Evolve X has a 4000 mAh battery, while the Pova 2 boasts a larger 7000 mAh battery.
- Both phones run on Android, but the Evolve X operates on Android 8.1, whereas the Pova 2 runs Android 11 with HIOS 7.6, providing a more updated software experience.
- Build quality varies as well, with the Evolve X featuring a Gorilla Glass front and an aluminum frame, while the Pova 2 has a glass front with a plastic frame and back.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Evolve X
Tecno Pova 2
General
Release Date
2018
2021, June 03
Announced
2018
2021, June 03
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.99"
6.9"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 480 nits
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
1080 x 2460 pixels (~389 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
Mediatek MT6769Z Helio G85 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 512
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.8", 1.29µm, PDAF13 MP, f/2.6, 1/3.4", 1.0µm, 2х optical zoom, PDAF
48 MP, f/1.9, (wide), PDAF2 MP, (macro)2 MP, (depth)2 MP, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Quad-LED flash
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
8 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
LED flash
Dual-LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
7000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
7000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired, PD2.0, QC3Wireless (Qi)
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
159.1 x 76.8 x 8.8 mm (6.26 x 3.02 x 0.35 in)
173.3 x 78.8 x 9.6 mm (6.82 x 3.10 x 0.38 in)
Weight
170 g
N/A
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic/aluminum back, aluminum frame (7000 series)
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Black
Polar Silver, Power Blue, Dazzle Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 а/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 11, HIOS 7.6
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass