Tecno Pova 3 vs Tecno Spark 40C
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Compared 2 smartphones : Tecno Pova 3 Manufactured in May, 2022, with display 6.9 with chipsetMediaTek Helio G88, vs Tecno Spark 40C, Manufactured in August, 2025 with chipsetMediaTek Helio G81. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device
Key Differences
Reasons to choose Tecno Pova 3
- Larger display: 6.9in
- Higher pixel density: 389ppi
- Higher battery capacity: 7000mAh vs 6000mAh
Reasons to choose Tecno Spark 40C
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz
- Lighter design: 190g vs 231g
- Newer Bluetooth version: 5.3 vs 5
- Supports Dolby Atmos
- Infrared port
Versions
| Memory Options | - 4/64 GB - 6/128 GB |
- 4/128 GB - 8/128 GB - 8/256 GB |
Review
Display
Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
Camera
Main & front camera tests
Performance
App & system performance
Games
3D gaming performance
Battery
Battery life, charging speed & type
Connectivity
Connectivity features
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Tests & specs
Specs & test comparisonDisplay
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 6.9 in | 6.67 in |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 pixels | 720x1600 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Pixel density | 389 ppi | 263 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Adaptive refresh rate | No | Yes (60-120 Hz) |
| Max brightness | 450 nits | n/a |
| HDR support | No | No |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 83.3 % | 84.2 % |
Design & Build
| Height | 173.1 mm (6.81 in) | 165.6 mm (6.52 in) |
| Width | 78.5 mm (3.09 in) | 77 mm (3.03 in) |
| Thickness | 9.4 mm (0.37 in) | 8.4 mm (0.33 in) |
| Weight | 231 g (8.15 oz) | 190 g (6.7 oz) |
| Water resistance | No | IP64 |
| Back panel | Plastic | Plastic |
| Frame | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colors | - Black - Silver - Blue |
- White - Black - Gray - Blue |
| Fingerprint sensor | Yes In-Button | Yes, In-Button |
Screen-to-body ratio
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G88 | MediaTek Helio G81 |
| Max Frequency | 2000 MHz | 2000 MHz |
| CPU Cores | 8 (2 + 6) | 8 (2 + 6) |
| Architecture | - 6/1.8 (Cortex-A55) - 2/2 (Cortex-A75) |
- 6/1.7 (Cortex-A55) - 2/2 (Cortex-A75) |
| Process | TSMC | TSMC |
| Transistor Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Neural Processor | MediaTek APU | Yes |
| Graphics | Mali-G52 MP2 | Mali-G52 MP2 |
| GPU Cores | 48 | 48 |
| GPU Frequency | 1000 MHz | 820 MHz |
| FLOPS | 96 GFLOPS | 78.7 GFLOPS |
| Geekbench 6 (Single-Core) | 430 | 444 |
| Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core) | 1375 | 1372 |
| CPU | 80868 | 76856 |
| GPU | 46695 | 35386 |
| Memory | 62135 | 64168 |
| UX | 74490 | 69127 |
| NanoReview Score | 264188 | 245537 |
| Stability | 98 % | n/a |
| Graphics Test | 4 fps | n/a |
| Graphics Score | 719 | n/a |
| Writing score | 9218 | n/a |
| Web score | 6893 | n/a |
| Video editing | 6392 | n/a |
| Data manipulation | 5423 | n/a |
| NanoReview Score | 8041 | n/a |
Memory
| RAM Size | - 4 GB - 6 GB |
4 GB |
| Memory Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Memory Frequency | 1866 MHz | 1800 MHz |
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Storage Capacity | - 64 GB - 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Memory Card | MicroSD | MicroSD |
Software
| OS | Android 11 (Upgradeable to Android 12) | Android 15 |
| UI Skin | HiOS 12 | HIOS 15.1 |
Battery
| Volume | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Max Charging Power | 33 W | 18 W |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Removable | No | No |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | No |
| Fast Charging | Yes (50% in 50 min) | Yes |
| Full Charge Time | 2:05 h | n/a |
Main camera
| Matrix | 50 MP | 13 MP |
| Photo resolution | 8190x6144 pixels | n/a |
| Zoom | Digital | Digital |
| Flash | Quad LED | Dual LED |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| 8K Recording | No | No |
| 4K Recording | No | No |
| 1080p Recording | Yes (Up to 30 fps) | Yes (Up to 30 fps) |
| Slow Motion | 120 fps (720p) | n/a |
| Lenses count | Standard: 50 MP Macro: 2 MP Depth: 2 MP |
Standard: 13 MP Depth |
| Features | Bokeh effect | - Bokeh effect - Pro mode |
| Matrix | 50 MP | 13 MP |
| Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Focal length | n/a | 27 mm |
| Sensor | Samsung S5KJN1 | n/a |
| Sensor size | 1/2.76 | n/a |
| Pixel size | 0.64 μm | n/a |
| Autofocus | Phase autofocus | Phase autofocus |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
Front camera
| Matrix | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Photo resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | n/a |
| Aperture | f/2.0 | n/a |
| Sensor | CMOS | CMOS |
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Stabilization | Digital | No |
| Video resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps |
| TOF 3D sensor | No | No |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi version | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) |
| Wi-Fi features | - Dual Band - Wi-Fi Direct - Wi-Fi Hotspot - Wi-Fi Display |
- Dual Band - Wi-Fi Direct - Wi-Fi Hotspot - Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth features | LE | LE |
| USB type | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 2 | 2 |
| USB features | - Charging - USB Storage Mode - OTG |
- Charging - USB Storage Mode - OTG |
| DisplayPort | n/a | No |
| GPS | - GPS - GLONASS - Beidou - Galileo - NAVIC |
- GPS - GLONASS - Galileo |
| NFC* | Yes | Varies by region |
| Infrared Port | No | Yes |
| SIM Count* | 2 | 2 |
| SIM Type | Nano | Nano |
| SIM Mode | Dual SIM Standby | Dual SIM Standby |
| eSIM Support * | No | No |
| Hybrid Slot | No | No |
| LTE category | 7 | n/a |
| 5G Support | No | No |
Sound
| Speakers | Stereo | n/a |
| 3.5 mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos | No | Yes |
Other
| Class | Mid-range | Budget |
| Announced | May, 2022 yr | July, 2025 yr |
| Release Date | May, 2022 yr | August, 2025 yr |
| Launch Price ($) | 160 | n/a |
| MSRP ($) | n/a | 100 |
| Sensors | - Proximity Sensor - Accelerometer - Ambient Light Sensor - Fingerprint sensor |
- Proximity Sensor - Accelerometer - Ambient Light Sensor - Compass - Fingerprint sensor |
| Charger Included | Yes 33 W | Yes, 45 W |
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