Category Breakdown
Tecno Pova Neo 2
Tecno Pova Neo 3
Performance
74.079.2
Camera
27.927.9
Display
73.073.0
Battery
38.538.5
Build
65.865.8
Connectivity
62.761.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
50.752.7
Summary
- The Tecno Pova Neo 2 and Tecno Pova Neo 3 share similar build quality with glass fronts and plastic frames, but the Neo 3 is slightly slimmer and lighter.
- Both feature a 6.82-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 720 x 1640 pixels.
- Performance-wise, both models utilize the Mediatek Helio G85 chipset, but the Neo 3 offers more RAM options, enhancing multitasking capabilities.
- Camera specifications are nearly identical, with both having a 16 MP rear camera and an 8 MP selfie camera, though the Neo 3 includes an additional auxiliary lens.
- Both devices are equipped with a 7000 mAh battery and support 18W charging.
- The Neo 2 runs on Android 12 with HIOS 8.6, while the Neo 3 comes with Android 13, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Tecno Pova Neo 2
Tecno Pova Neo 3
General
Release Date
2022, September 26
2023, June 29
Announced
2022, September 26
2023, June 29
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.82"
6.82"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz
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 MT6769Z Helio G85 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6769Z Helio G85 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G52 MC2
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, (wide), AFSecondary unknown camera
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
8 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
Yes
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
7000 mAh
7000 mAh
Battery Details
7000 mAh
7000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
170.9 x 77.8 x 9.6 mm (6.73 x 3.06 x 0.38 in)
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
Uranolite Gray, Virtual Blue, Orange Magma
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
Yes
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, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12, HIOS 8.6
Android 13, HIOS
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

