[ TECNO ]
Smartphones
Tecno Pova 3
Overall Score
42/100
Key Technical Specifications
Processor (CPU)
123612
Graphics (GPU)
40726
[ EXPERT VERDICT · SUMMARY ]
Tecno Pova 3 is an engineering-tested smartphones achieving an overall rating of 42/100. It is positioned for balanced everyday compute and power efficiency.
Benchmark Performance Scores
Normalized 0–100 Scale
Gaming
Rating: Poor
11/100
NanoReview Score
Rating: Poor
42/100
Performance
Rating: Poor
21/100
Detailed Technical Specifications
Battery
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery type | Li-Po |
| Capacity | 7000 mAh |
| Fast charging | Yes (50% in 50 min) |
| Full charging time | 2:05 hr |
| Max charge power | 33 W |
| Replaceable | No |
| Reverse charging | Yes |
| Wireless charging | No |
Benchmarks
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| CPU | 123612 |
| Data manipulation | 6148 |
| GPU | 40726 |
| Graphics score | 181 |
| Graphics test | 1 FPS |
| Memory | 63231 |
| Multi-core score | 1375 |
| Photo editing | 15910 |
| Single-core score | 430 |
| Stability | 98% |
| Total score | 336634 |
| UX | 109065 |
| Video editing | 6459 |
| Web score | 8291 |
| Writing score | 9410 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| 5G support | No |
| Bluetooth features | LE |
| Bluetooth version | 5 |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, NAVIC |
| Hybrid slot | No |
| Infrared port | No |
| LTE Cat* | 7 |
| Multi SIM mode | Standby |
| NFC* | Yes |
| Number of SIM* | 2 |
| Type of SIM card | Nano |
| USB features | - Charging- USB-Storage mode- OTG |
| USB type | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 2 |
| Wi-Fi features | - Dual Band- Wi-Fi Direct- Wi-Fi Hotspot- Wi-Fi Display |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) |
| eSIM support* | No |
Design and build
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Colors | Black, Silver, Blue |
| Fingerprint scanner | Yes, in-button |
| Frame material | Plastic |
| Height | 173.1 mm (6.81 inches) |
| Rear material | Plastic |
| Thickness | 9.4 mm (0.37 inches) |
| Waterproof | No |
| Weight | 231 g (8.15 oz) |
| Width | 78.5 mm (3.09 inches) |
Display
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Adaptive refresh rate | No |
| Aspect ratio | 20.5:9 |
| HDR support | No |
| Max rated brightness | 450 nits |
| PPI | 389 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2460 pixels |
| Screen protection | Tempered glass |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 83.3% |
| Size | 6.9 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD |
Main camera
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| 1080p video recording | Up to 30FPS |
| 4K video recording | No |
| 8K video recording | No |
| Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Autofocus | Phase autofocus |
| Camera features | - Bokeh mode |
| Flash | Quad LED |
| Image resolution | 8190 x 6144 |
| Lenses | 1) Standard: 50 MP2) Macro: 2 MP3) Depth: 2 MP |
| Matrix | 50 megapixels |
| Pixel size | 0.64 micron |
| Sensor | Samsung S5KJN1 |
| Sensor size | 1/2.76" (≈ 0.36 inch) |
| Slow motion | 120 FPS (720p) |
| Stabilization | Digital |
| Zoom | Digital |
Memory
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Channels | 2 |
| Memory card | MicroSD |
| Memory card max size | Up to 512 GB |
| Memory clock | 1866 MHz |
| Memory type | LPDDR4X |
| RAM size | 4 GB |
| Storage size | 64 GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 |
Other
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Announced | May 2022 |
| Bundled charger | Yes, 33 W |
| Category | Mid-range |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $160 |
| Release date | May 2022 |
| Sensors | - Proximity sensor- Accelerometer- Ambient light sensor- Fingerprint |
| Successor | -Tecno Pova 7 5G |
Performance
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Architecture | - 6 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A55- 2 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A75 |
| CPU cores | 8 (2 + 6) |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G88 |
| FLOPS | ~96 GFLOPS |
| GPU clock | 1000 MHz |
| GPU shading units | 48 |
| Graphics | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Lithography process | 12 nanometers |
| Manufacturing | TSMC |
| Max clock | 2000 MHz |
| Neural processor (NPU) | MediaTek APU |
Selfie camera
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Depth sensor (TOF 3D) | No |
| Megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Video resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS |
Software
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 11 (Can be upgraded to Android 12) |
| ROM | HiOS 12 |
Sound
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | No |
| FM radio | Yes |
| Headphone audio jack | Yes |
| Speakers | Stereo |
Strengths & Limitations
Key Advantages
- Comprehensive positive benchmark metrics recorded.
Key Considerations
- No major hardware limitations flagged during benchmark run.
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Methodology, Provenance & Verification
Score version 2026.1 · Data verified 2026-08-26 · Source: official manufacturer datasheets and standardized reproducible benchmark suites (Geekbench 6, Cinebench R24, 3DMark).