Tecno Pova
#3090
Xiaomi Redmi 4 (China)
#3389Category Breakdown
Tecno Pova
Xiaomi Redmi 4 (China)
Performance
62.560.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
59.358.6
Summary
- The Tecno Pova features a larger 6.8-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1640 pixels, compared to the Xiaomi Redmi 4's 5.0-inch display at 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Pova is powered by the Mediatek Helio G80 chipset, offering superior processing capabilities over the Snapdragon 430 in the Redmi 4, which has less RAM at 2GB versus the Pova's 4GB or 6GB options.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Pova includes additional lenses for macro and depth photography, while the Redmi 4 has a simpler setup.
- The Pova also boasts a significantly larger 6000 mAh battery compared to the 4100 mAh battery in the Redmi 4, allowing for longer usage.
- Software-wise, the Pova runs on Android 10 with HIOS 7.0, while the Redmi 4 operates on an older Android 6.0.1 with MIUI 8, indicating a more modern software experience on the Pova.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Tecno Pova
Xiaomi Redmi 4 (China)
General
Release Date
2020, October 03
2016
Announced
2020, October 03
2016
Description
N/A
Also known as Xiaomi Redmi 4 Standard
Display
Size
6.8"
5"
Type
IPS LCD, 480 nits (peak)
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1640 pixels (~263 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~296 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 MT6769V/CU Helio G80 (12 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-G52 MC2
Adreno 505
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
16GB 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 or 16 MP, f/1.9, (wide), PDAF2 MP, (macro)2 MP, (depth)4th unknown camera
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0
5 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording
1440p@30fps, 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-Po 4100 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
171.2 x 77.6 x 9.4 mm (6.74 x 3.06 x 0.37 in)
141.3 x 69.6 x 8.9 mm (5.56 x 2.74 x 0.35 in)
Weight
N/A
156 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Magic Blue, Speed Purple, Dazzle Black
Gold, Dark Gray, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Hybrid Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 10, HIOS 7.0
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), MIUI 8
OS Version
Android 10, HIOS 7.0
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), MIUI 8
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes