Category Breakdown
Tecno Pova Neo 2
Tecno Pova Neo 3
Performance
62.564.8
Camera
42.542.5
Display
75.575.5
Battery
63.563.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
62.062.7
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
16 MP
Main Camera Details
16 MP, (wide), AFSecondary unknown camera
16 MP, (wide), AF0.08 MP (auxiliary lens)
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP
8 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
Yes
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
7000 mAh
7000 mAh
Battery Details
7000 mAh
7000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Uranolite Gray, Virtual Blue, Orange Magma
Amber Gold, Mecha Black, Hurricane Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 12, HIOS 8.6
Android 13, HIOS
OS Version
Android 12, HIOS 8.6
Android 13, HIOS
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

