Tecno Pova 3
#1944
Xiaomi Pad 7
#1498Category Breakdown
Tecno Pova 3
Xiaomi Pad 7
Performance
62.564.8
Camera
44.345.4
Display
75.579.5
Battery
68.067.5
Build
72.872.8
Overall
62.464.1
Summary
- The Tecno Pova 3 features a plastic build with a 6.9-inch IPS LCD display at 90Hz, while the Xiaomi Pad 7 has a more premium aluminum construction with an 11.2-inch IPS LCD display at 144Hz, supporting HDR10 and Dolby Vision.
- In terms of performance, the Pova 3 is powered by a MediaTek Helio G88 chipset, whereas the Pad 7 utilizes a more advanced Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3, 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 7's 13 MP, with the latter capable of recording in 4K.
- The Pova 3 has a larger 7000 mAh battery, while the Pad 7 has an 8850 mAh battery with faster 45W charging.
- Software-wise, the Pova 3 runs on Android 11 with HIOS, while the Pad 7 operates on Android 15 with HyperOS 2, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Tecno Pova 3
Xiaomi Pad 7
General
Release Date
2022, May 25
2024, October 29
Announced
2022, May 25
2024, October 29
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.9"
11.2"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz
IPS LCD, 68B colors, 144Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits
Resolution
1080 x 2460 pixels (~389 ppi density)
2136 x 3200 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~344 ppi density)
PPI
1080
2136
Refresh Rate
90Hz
144Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6769H Helio G88 (12 nm)
Qualcomm SM7675-AB Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (1x2.8 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520)
GPU
Mali-G52 MC2
Adreno 732
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, (wide), PDAF0.08 MP (auxiliary lens)0.08 MP (auxiliary lens)
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, PDAF
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0
8 MP, f/2.3, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording
1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
7000 mAh
8850 mAh
Battery Details
7000 mAh
8850 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired10W reverse wired
45W wired, PD3.0, QC3+, 100% in 1h 20 min
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)
251.2 x 173.4 x 6.2 mm (9.89 x 6.83 x 0.24 in)
Weight
230 g
500 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Electric Blue, Tech Silver, Eco Black
Black, Blue, Green
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
No
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Yes
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/a/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
Yes
5.4, LHDC 5
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 3.2, accessory connector
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, BDS
No
Software
Operating System
Android 11, HIOS
Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2
OS Version
Android 11, HIOS
Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2
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 (4 speakers)
Audio Jack
Yes
No