Tecno Pova Neo
#2678
Xiaomi Redmi 3x
#2958Category Breakdown
Tecno Pova Neo
Xiaomi Redmi 3x
Performance
62.560.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
60.259.5
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 3x's 5.0-inch IPS LCD at 720 x 1280 pixels, providing a more immersive viewing experience.
- In terms of performance, the Pova Neo is powered by a Mediatek Helio G25 chipset with up to 6GB of RAM, while the Redmi 3x utilizes a Snapdragon 430 with 2GB of RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities in the Tecno device.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Pova Neo has a higher-resolution 8 MP selfie camera compared to the 5 MP on the Redmi 3x.
- The Pova Neo also boasts a significantly larger 6000 mAh battery with 18W charging, while the Redmi 3x has a 4100 mAh battery with 10W charging.
- In terms of software, the Pova Neo runs on Android 11 with HIOS 7.6, whereas the Redmi 3x operates on an older Android 6.0.1 with MIUI 7.3, indicating a more updated software experience on the Tecno device.
- Build quality differs as well, with the Pova Neo having a plastic frame and back, while the Redmi 3x features an aluminum frame, making it feel more premium.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Tecno Pova Neo
Xiaomi Redmi 3x
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6762G Helio G25 (12 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Adreno 505
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AFSecondary unknown camera
13 MP, f/2.0, PDAF
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0
5 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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/plastic back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Obsidian, Geek blue, Powehi
Gold, Dark Gray, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
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
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
Software
Operating System
Android 11, HIOS 7.6
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), MIUI 7.3
OS Version
Android 11, HIOS 7.6
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), MIUI 7.3
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes