Side-by-side technical data
Tecno Pova 3 vs Honor Play 40C
Comparison between Tecno Pova 3 and Honor Play 40C: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Tecno and Honor.
The verdict
Your pick: Tecno Pova 3, ahead on Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | Pova 3 | Play 40C |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.8 | 4.3 |
| Camera | 4.1 | 3.5 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| Battery & charging | 6.9 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
Tecno Pova 3, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,000 mAh
- against 5,200 mAh
- Display Pixel Density
- 389 ppi
- against 269 ppi
- Fast Charge Power
- 33 W
- against 10 W
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable
Honor Play 40C, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 380,000
- against 253,700
- Weight
- 188 g
- against 230 g
- Body Thickness
- 8.4 mm
- against 9.4 mm
- OS Version
- 13
- against 11
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pova 3 | Play 40C |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G88 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (SM4350-AC) |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 8 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 619 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2.2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 253,700 | 380,000 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 425 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,355 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A75 cores at 2.0 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz. | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 460 + 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 460 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Pova 3 | Play 40C |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Silver, Black, White | Black, Blue, Green |
| Body Thickness | 9.4 mm | 8.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 78.5 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Body Height | 173.1 mm | 163.3 mm |
| Weight | 230 g | 188 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 83.2 % | 84 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | RGB Light Strip | — |
Battery
| Specification | Pova 3 | Play 40C |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 7,000 mAh Best value | 5,200 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W Best value | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value | Fast Charging, Non-Removable |
Display
| Specification | Pova 3 | Play 40C |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.9″ Best value | 6.56″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,460 px Best value | 1,612 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 389 ppi Best value | 269 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Curved Glass, Touchscreen | Water Drop Notch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Pova 3 | Play 40C |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Pova 3 | Play 40C |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Pova 3 | Play 40C |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | — |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 13 Best value |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pova 3 | Play 40C |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G CDMA BC0, 2G GSM B3, 2G GSM B5, 2G GSM B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, UMTS, CDMA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, HID, LE | A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | — |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Pova 3 | Play 40C |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X | Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC |
Technical
| Specification | Pova 3 | Play 40C |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | LF7n | — |
