Category Breakdown
Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC
Tecno Pova Neo 3
Performance
76.679.2
Camera
30.227.9
Display
75.373.0
Battery
37.738.5
Build
65.865.8
Connectivity
58.761.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
52.752.7
Summary
- The Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC and Tecno Pova Neo 3 both feature a 6.82-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 720 x 1640 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Hot 30 Play is powered by the Mediatek Helio G37 chipset, while the Pova Neo 3 utilizes the Helio G85, offering slightly better processing capabilities.
- Both devices have a 16 MP rear camera and an 8 MP selfie camera, but the Pova Neo 3 includes an additional auxiliary lens.
- The Hot 30 Play has a 6000 mAh battery, whereas the Pova Neo 3 boasts a larger 7000 mAh battery, both supporting 18W charging.
- Both phones run on Android 13, but the Hot 30 Play uses XOS 12.6 while the Pova Neo 3 operates on HIOS, providing different software experiences.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring a glass front and plastic frame, though the Pova Neo 3 is slightly thicker and heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC
Tecno Pova Neo 3
General
Release Date
2023, May 22
2023, June 29
Announced
2023, May 22
2023, June 29
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.82"
6.82"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 500 nits (peak)
IPS LCD, 90Hz
Resolution
720 x 1640 pixels (~263 ppi density)
720 x 1640 pixels (~263 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6765 Helio G37 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6769Z Helio G85 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAFQVGA
16 MP, (wide), AF0.08 MP (auxiliary lens)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
8 MP
Front Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
Yes
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
6000 mAh
7000 mAh
Battery Details
6000 mAh
7000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
170.6 x 77.5 x 8.6 mm (6.72 x 3.05 x 0.34 in)
170.7 x 77.6 x 9.3 mm (6.72 x 3.06 x 0.37 in)
Weight
205 g
N/A
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Mirage Black, Blade White, Bora Purple
Amber Gold, Mecha Black, Hurricane Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 13, XOS 12.6
Android 13, HIOS
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

