Home Phone comparison Tecno Pova 4 and Google Pixel 3 - Which is better?

Tecno Pova 4 vs Google Pixel 3

52 out 100
Tecno Pova 4
VS
44 out 100
Google Pixel 3
Tecno Pova 4
Google Pixel 3

Compared 2 smartphones : Tecno Pova 4 Manufactured in October, 2022, with display 6.82 with chipsetMediaTek Helio G99, vs Google Pixel 3, Manufactured in November, 2018 with chipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 845. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery Life
  6. Cameras
  7. Comments (0)

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Tecno Pova 4
  • Larger display: 6.82in
  • Higher refresh rate: 90Hz
  • Higher battery capacity: 6000mAh vs 2915mAh
  • Includes charger
Reasons to choose Google Pixel 3
  • Higher pixel density: 439ppi
  • Lighter design: 148g vs 213g
  • Supports newer USB: 3.1 vs 2
  • Built-in eSIM

Versions

Available versions and configurations
Memory Options 8/128 GB - 4/64 GB
- 4/128 GB

Review

Key Specs Tecno Pova 4 and Google Pixel 3
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
NanoReview Score
Overall score by NanoReview
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Tests & specs

Specs & test comparison
Smartphones:
Tecno Pova 4
vs
Google Pixel 3

Display

Display quality comparison
Type IPS LCD OLED
Size 6.82 in 5.5 in
Resolution 720x1600 pixels 1080x2160 pixels
Aspect ratio 20:9 18:9
Pixel density 257 ppi 439 ppi
Refresh rate 90 Hz 60 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate No No
Max brightness 450 nits 420 nits
HDR support No Yes HDR10
Screen-to-body ratio 85 % 78.7 %
Features n/a - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
Display test
Peak brightness (auto)
Tecno Pova 4
n/a
Google Pixel 3
395 nits
sRGB gamutn/a99.6 %
PWM (Flicker)n/a245 Hz
Response timen/a4.4 ms
Contrastn/a∞ Infinite
Sources: NotebookCheck [Google Pixel 3]

Design & Build

Design and ergonomics comparison
Height 170.6 mm (6.72 in) 145.6 mm (5.73 in)
Width 77.5 mm (3.05 in) 68.2 mm (2.69 in)
Thickness 8.7 mm (0.34 in) 7.9 mm (0.31 in)
Weight 213 g (7.51 oz) 148 g (5.22 oz)
Water resistance No IP68
Back panel Plastic Glass
Frame Plastic Metal
Colors - Gray
- Blue		 - White
- Black
- Pink
Fingerprint sensor Yes In-Button Yes rear
Screen-to-body ratio
Tecno Pova 4
85 %
Google Pixel 3
78.7 %

Performance

Testing Tecno Pova 4 and Google Pixel 3 In benchmarks
Processor
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
Max Frequency 2200 MHz 2500 MHz
CPU Cores 8 (2 + 6) 8 (4 + 4)
Architecture - 6/2 (Cortex-A55)
- 2/2.2 (Cortex-A76)		 - 4/1.8 (Kryo 385 Silver (Cortex-A55))
- 4/2.8 (Kryo 385 Gold (Cortex-A75))
Process TSMC Samsung
Transistor Size 6 nm 10 nm
Neural Processor Yes Hexagon 685
Graphics Mali-G57 MP2 Adreno 630
GPU Cores 128 512
GPU Frequency 1000 MHz 710 MHz
FLOPS 128 GFLOPS 727 GFLOPS
GeekBench v6
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Tecno Pova 4
710
Google Pixel 3
734
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Tecno Pova 4
1640
Google Pixel 3
1882
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)710734
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)16401882
Sources: Geekbench v6 [Tecno Pova 4]
AnTuTu 10
AnTuTu 10
Tecno Pova 4
398071
Google Pixel 3
405358
CPU124887122440
GPU64726105572
Memory10648891809
UX10197085537
NanoReview Score398071405358
3DMark Wild Life
3DMark Wild Life
Tecno Pova 4
1249
Google Pixel 3
1647
Max Surface Temp.n/a39.8 °C
Stability99 %93 %
Graphics Test7 fps9 fps
Graphics Score12491647
Sources: 3DMark [Tecno Pova 4], [Google Pixel 3]
PCMark 3.0
PCMark 3.0
Tecno Pova 4
10249
Google Pixel 3
8745
Writing score132159549
Web score80806855
Video editing63686398
Data manipulation66786440
NanoReview Score102498745

Memory

RAM
RAM Size 8 GB 4 GB
Memory Type LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
Memory Frequency 2133 MHz 1866 MHz
Channels 2 2
Storage
Storage Capacity128 GB- 64 GB
- 128 GB
Storage TypeUFS 2.2UFS 2.1
Memory CardMicroSDNo

Software

OS Android 12 Android 9.0 (Upgradeable to Android 12)
OS Size n/a 12 GB
UI Skin HiOS 12 Stock Android

Battery

Volume 6000 mAh 2915 mAh
Max Charging Power 18 W 18 W
Battery Type Li-ion Li-ion
Removable No No
Wireless Charging No Yes Qi (10 W)
Reverse Charging No No
Fast Charging Yes (50% in 60 min) Yes Quick Charge 4 (50% in 40 min)
Full Charge Time n/a 2:00 h
Battery Life Test
Battery Life
Tecno Pova 4
n/a
Google Pixel 3
15:14
Web Browsingn/a05:20 h
Video Playbackn/a09:37 h
Gamesn/a03:31 h
Standby Moden/a78 h

Main camera

Matrix 50 MP 122 MP
Photo resolution 8190x6144 pixels 4032x3024 pixels
Zoom Digital Digital
Flash Dual LED Dual LED
Stabilization Digital Optical
8K Recording No No
4K Recording No Yes (Up to 30 fps)
1080p Recording Yes (Up to 60 fps) Yes (Up to 60 fps)
Slow Motion n/a 240 fps (720p)
Lenses count Standard: 50 MP
Depth: 0.08 MP		 Standard: 12.2 MP
Features Bokeh effect - Bokeh effect
- Pro mode
- RAW support
Main lens
Matrix50 MP122 MP
Aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Focal lengthn/a28 mm
Sensorn/aSony IMX363
Sensor sizen/a1/2.55
Pixel sizen/a1.4 μm
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus (Dual Pixel)
StabilizationDigitalOptical
Main camera DxOMark results
Photo quality
Tecno Pova 4
n/a
Google Pixel 3
103
Video quality
Tecno Pova 4
n/a
Google Pixel 3
98
Overall camera score
Tecno Pova 4
n/a
Google Pixel 3
101
Sources: DxOMark [Google Pixel 3]

Front camera

Matrix 8 MP 8 MP
Photo resolution 3264x2448 pixels 3264x2448 pixels
Aperture n/a f/1.8
Focal length n/a 28 mm
Sensor CMOS Sony IMX355
Sensor size n/a 1/3.2
Pixel size 1.12 μm 1.4 μm
Autofocus No Phase autofocus
Stabilization Digital Digital
Video resolution 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps
TOF 3D sensor No No
Selfie camera DxOMark results
Photo quality
Tecno Pova 4
n/a
Google Pixel 3
124
Video quality
Tecno Pova 4
n/a
Google Pixel 3
121

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
Bluetooth version 5 5
Bluetooth features LE LE, A2DP
USB type USB Type-C USB Type-C
USB version 2 3.1
USB features - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG
GPS - GPS
- GLONASS
- Beidou
- Galileo
- QZSS		 - GPS
- GLONASS
- Beidou
- Galileo
NFC* Yes Yes
Infrared Port No No
Connectivity
SIM Count*21
SIM TypeNanoNano
SIM ModeDual SIM StandbyDual SIM Standby
eSIM Support *NoYes
Hybrid Slotn/aNo
2G Bandsn/aGSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900
3G Bandsn/aHSDPA 850, HSDPA 900, HSDPA 1900, HSDPA 2100
LTE Bands*n/aLTE (B700/B800/B850/B900/B1700/B1800/B1900/B2100/B2300/B2500/B2600)
LTE categoryn/a16
5G SupportNoNo

Sound

Speakers Stereo Stereo
3.5 mm Jack Yes No
FM Radio Yes No
Dolby Atmos No No
Speaker Test
Max Volume
Tecno Pova 4
n/a
Google Pixel 3
84.9 dB

Other

Class Mid-range Flagship
Announced October, 2022 yr October, 2018 yr
Release Date October, 2022 yr November, 2018 yr
Launch Price ($) 180 800
Sensors - Proximity Sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor		 - Barometer
- Proximity Sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor
Charger Included Yes 18 W n/a
* Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

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