Category Breakdown
itel P38 Pro
Tecno Pova Neo
Performance
65.969.4
Camera
19.130.2
Display
56.545.9
Battery
37.737.7
Build
0.265.8
Connectivity
47.352.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
36.842.7
Summary
- The itel P38 Pro and Tecno Pova Neo both feature a 6.8-inch IPS LCD display with similar resolutions, but the Pova Neo offers slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Pova Neo is powered by a more advanced Mediatek Helio G25 chipset, providing better processing capabilities compared to the Unisoc SC9863A in the P38 Pro.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Pova Neo includes a wider aperture and an additional secondary camera, enhancing its photographic versatility.
- Battery capacity is identical at 6000 mAh, with both supporting 18W charging.
- The itel P38 Pro runs on Android 11 (Go edition), while the Tecno Pova Neo operates on a more customized Android 11 with HIOS 7.6, potentially offering a different software experience.
- Build quality of the Pova Neo is superior, featuring a glass front and plastic back, while the itel P38 Pro lacks detailed material specifications.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
itel P38 Pro
Tecno Pova Neo
General
Release Date
2022
2021, December 09
Announced
2022
2021, December 09
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.8"
6.8"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 480 nits
Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~260 ppi density)
720 x 1640 pixels (~263 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6762G Helio G25 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
IMG8322
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
64GB 2GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP0.3 MP
13 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AFSecondary unknown camera
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
N/A
Dual-LED flash, HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
6000 mAh
6000 mAh
Battery Details
6000 mAh
6000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
N/A
171.4 x 77.3 x 9.1 mm (6.75 x 3.04 x 0.36 in)
Weight
N/A
N/A
Materials
N/A
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Mint Green, Ocean Blue, Night Black
Obsidian, Geek blue, Powehi
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Yes
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
Yes
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11 (Go edition)
Android 11, HIOS 7.6
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity

