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Tecno Pova Neo

Tecno Pova Neo

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Xiaomi Redmi 3

Xiaomi Redmi 3

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Category Breakdown

Tecno Pova Neo
Xiaomi Redmi 3
Performance
69.456.8
Camera
30.219.1
Display
45.956.5
Battery
37.729.3
Build
65.894.2
Connectivity
52.247.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
42.737.3

Summary

  • The Tecno Pova Neo features a larger 6.8-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1640 pixels, compared to the Xiaomi Redmi 3's 5.0-inch display at 720 x 1280 pixels, providing a more immersive viewing experience.
  • In terms of performance, the Pova Neo is powered by the MediaTek Helio G25 chipset with up to 6GB of RAM, while the Redmi 3 uses the Snapdragon 616 with a maximum of 3GB RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities in the Pova Neo.
  • Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Pova Neo has a wider aperture of f/1.8, potentially improving low-light performance.
  • The Pova Neo's battery capacity is significantly larger at 6000 mAh, compared to the 4100 mAh in the Redmi 3, allowing for longer usage between charges.
  • In terms of software, the Pova Neo runs on Android 11 with HIOS 7.6, while the Redmi 3 operates on an older Android 5.1 with MIUI 7, indicating a more updated software experience in the Pova Neo.
  • Build quality-wise, the Pova Neo has a plastic frame and back, while the Redmi 3 features an aluminum back and frame, which may provide a more premium feel.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Tecno Pova Neo
Xiaomi Redmi 3

General

Release Date

2021, December 09
2016

Announced

2021, December 09
2016

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

6.8"
5"

Type

IPS LCD, 480 nits
IPS LCD

Resolution

720 x 1640 pixels (~263 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)

PPI

720
720

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT6762G Helio G25 (12 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8939v2 Snapdragon 616 (28 nm)

CPU

Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53)

GPU

PowerVR GE8320
Adreno 405

Memory

64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Camera

Main Camera

13 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AFSecondary unknown camera
13 MP, f/2.0, PDAF

Main Camera Features

Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama

Front Camera

8 MP, f/2.0
5 MP, f/2.2

Front Camera Features

Dual-LED flash, HDR
N/A

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

6000 mAh
4100 mAh

Battery Details

6000 mAh
Li-Ion 4100 mAh, non-removable

Charging Details

18W wired
10W wired

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

171.4 x 77.3 x 9.1 mm (6.75 x 3.04 x 0.36 in)
139.3 x 69.6 x 8.5 mm (5.48 x 2.74 x 0.33 in)

Weight

N/A
144 g

Materials

Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame

Colors

Obsidian, Geek blue, Powehi
Gold, Dark Gray, Silver, Classic Gold

Foldable

SAR

N/A
0.90 W/kg (head)     0.56 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE

Network Speed

HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot

Bluetooth

5.0, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 11, HIOS 7.6
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), MIUI 7

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass