Tecno’s POVA 3 succeeds the POVA 2 released the previous year.It features a MediaTek Helio G88 octa-core processor clocked at 2.0 GHz. The device includes a Mali-G52 GPU and supports the Panther Game Engine for enhanced gaming performance. The display is a 6.9-inch IPS LCD panel with a 1080p resolution and a dot-notch housing the front camera.
The POVA 3 is available in two memory configurations: 4GB of RAM with 64GB of internal storage, and 6GB of RAM with 128GB of storage. Both variants support expandable storage via a microSD card slot. The rear camera setup consists of a 50-megapixel Samsung JN1 sensor with phase detection autofocus (PDAF) and an f/1.6 aperture,accompanied by a 2-megapixel depth sensor and an additional AI lens. The rear camera array is complemented by a quad-LED flash. The front-facing camera uses an 8-megapixel sensor.
Security features include a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and facial recognition (FaceID). The device is powered by a 7000mAh battery and supports 33W fast charging. It runs on Android 12 with Tecno’s HiOS 12.0 skin pre-installed. Additional sensors include an accelerometer, proximity sensor, and ambient light sensor. The phone supports dual SIM functionality and standard connectivity options such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS.
Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
2G Network Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 and SIM 2 |
3G Network Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 |
4G Network Bands | LTE Band 1, 3, 5, 8, 40, 41 |
5G Network Bands | Does not have support for 5G Network |
Speed | HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/75 Mbps |
Also Known As |
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Dimensions | 173.1 x 78.46 x 9.44 mm |
Weight | --- |
SIM Type | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Display Type | IPS LCD touchscreen / 16M colors / 90Hz refresh / 180Hz Sampling |
Size | 6.9-inches, (84.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
Resolution | 1080 x 2460 pixels, 20.5:9 ratio (382 ppi density) |
Operating System | Android 12; HiOS 12.0 |
Chipset | MediaTek Helio G88 (12nm) |
CPU | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 |
RAM + ROM | 4GB + 64GB / 6GB + 128GB |
Card Slot | Yes, up to 512GB via microSD card (uses dedicated slot) |
Camera Type | Triple Lenses |
Camera Sensor(s) |
Main: 48MP, f/2.0, PDAF Macro: 2 MP, f/2.4 Depth: 2 MP, f/2.4, Depth: AI lens |
Camera Features | Autofocus / Continuous shooting / Digital zoom / HDR / Touch focus / Face detection / 4-LED flash |
Video Resolution | 1080p@30fps |
Camera Type | Single Lens |
Camera Sensor(s) | 8-megapixel |
Camera Features | f/2.0 aperture / Autofocus / AI faceID /LED flash |
Video Resolution | 1080p@30fps |
Loudspeaker | Yes, with dual stereo speakers |
Speaker Location | Chin, below display |
Audio Jack Type | Yes, 3.5mm audio jack, |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
NFC | |
GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
FM Radio | Yes |
Battery Capacity | Non-removable Li-Po 7000mAh battery |
Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Box Contents | Charging Brick / USB cable |
Note: Specifications may not be 100% accurate.