Tecno Pova 3
#1944
Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro
#1130Category Breakdown
Tecno Pova 3
Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro
Performance
62.570.8
Camera
44.345.0
Display
75.579.5
Battery
68.067.5
Build
72.872.8
Overall
62.465.8
Summary
- The Tecno Pova 3 features a plastic build with a 6.9-inch IPS LCD display at 90Hz and a resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels, while the Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro has a more premium aluminum frame, an 11-inch IPS LCD with a 120Hz refresh rate, and a higher resolution of 1600 x 2560 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Pova 3 is powered by a MediaTek Helio G88 chipset, whereas the Pad 5 Pro utilizes a more powerful Snapdragon 870, offering superior processing capabilities.
- Both devices have an 8 MP front camera, but the Pova 3's rear camera is 50 MP compared to the Pad 5 Pro's 50 MP with additional depth sensors, allowing for more versatile photography.
- The Pova 3 houses a 7000 mAh battery with 33W charging, while the Pad 5 Pro has a larger 8600 mAh battery with faster 67W charging.
- Both run Android 11, but the Pad 5 Pro is upgradable to Android 13, providing a more current software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Tecno Pova 3
Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro
General
Release Date
2022, May 25
2021, August 10
Announced
2022, May 25
2021, August 10
Description
N/A
Also known as Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 5GVersions: Pad 5 Pro (Wi-Fi only); Pad 5 Pro 5G (Wi-Fi/5G)
Display
Size
6.9"
11"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz
IPS LCD, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision
Resolution
1080 x 2460 pixels (~389 ppi density)
1600 x 2560 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~274 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1600
Refresh Rate
90Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6769H Helio G88 (12 nm)
Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585)
GPU
Mali-G52 MC2
Adreno 650
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, (wide), PDAF0.08 MP (auxiliary lens)0.08 MP (auxiliary lens)
5G model:50 MP, 1/2.5", 0.7µm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)Wi-Fi model13 MP, f/2.0, AF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0
8 MP, f/2.0
Video Recording
1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
7000 mAh
8600 mAh
Battery Details
7000 mAh
Li-Po 8600 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired10W reverse wired
67W wired, PD3.0, QC4
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
173.1 x 78.5 x 9.4 mm (6.81 x 3.09 x 0.37 in)
254.7 x 166.3 x 6.9 mm (10.03 x 6.55 x 0.27 in)
Weight
230 g
515 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, aluminum frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Electric Blue, Tech Silver, Eco Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM (cellular model only)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G - cellular model only
5G
✗
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Yes
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
Yes
5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS - cellular model only
Software
Operating System
Android 11, HIOS
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, MIUI 14
OS Version
Android 11, HIOS
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, MIUI 14
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers (8 speakers)
Audio Jack
Yes
No