Category Breakdown
Realme Q5i
Tecno Pova Neo 3
Performance
86.279.2
Camera
19.127.9
Display
80.373.0
Battery
33.738.5
Build
65.865.8
Connectivity
73.361.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
53.152.7
Summary
- The Realme Q5i features a 6.58-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate, while the Tecno Pova Neo 3 has a larger 6.82-inch IPS LCD with a lower resolution of 720 x 1640 pixels, also at 90Hz.
- In terms of performance, the Q5i is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 810 chipset, offering better efficiency compared to the Tecno's Mediatek Helio G85.
- The Q5i has a dual-camera setup with a 13 MP main sensor, whereas the Pova Neo 3 sports a 16 MP main camera, providing slightly better rear photography capabilities.
- Battery-wise, the Pova Neo 3 excels with a 7000 mAh capacity compared to the Q5i's 5000 mAh, although it charges faster at 33W.
- Both devices run on different software versions, with the Q5i operating on Android 12 with Realme UI 3.0 and the Pova Neo 3 on Android 13 with HIOS, offering distinct user experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme Q5i
Tecno Pova Neo 3
General
Release Date
2022, April 18
2023, June 29
Announced
2022, April 18
2023, June 29
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.58"
6.82"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 600 nits
IPS LCD, 90Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
720 x 1640 pixels (~263 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 810 (6 nm)
Mediatek MT6769Z Helio G85 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
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, 26mm (wide)
8 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
Yes
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
7000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
7000 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
8.1 mm thickness
170.7 x 77.6 x 9.3 mm (6.72 x 3.06 x 0.37 in)
Weight
N/A
N/A
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Blue, Black
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 / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE
5G
✓
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Yes
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12, Realme UI 3.0
Android 13, HIOS
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), unspecified sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

