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Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB) vs Tecno Pova (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto Z3 Play vs Tecno Pova phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Tecno Pova X Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB) 15Points
6.01"
AMOLED

1080x2160

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.8"
IPS

720x1640

13
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)} 15 Advantages Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB) vs Pova (128GB)} 12 Advantages Tecno Pova (128GB)
+156 grams (5.46 ounces)38%
Lighter
vs216 grams (7.56 ounces)
+6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches)39%
Thinner
vs9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1080x2160 pixels98%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1640 pixels
+402 PPI53%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs263 PPI
+f/1.7 (aperture)12%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.9 (aperture)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vs2K UHD (2560x1440)
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1.8GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)17%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4Xvs+6GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)vs+128GB (107GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
6.01"vs+6.8"13%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 5MPvs+(quad camera) 13MP + 2MP + 2MP + 2MP10%
Higher resolution main camera
Dual-LED flashvs+Quad-LED flashAdvantage
The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Android 9.0 Pievs+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
3000 mAhvs+6000 mAh100%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15Wvs+18W20%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adaptervs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

22 Common items in both devices
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo on both cameras
(front) 8MP
+15 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)Tecno Pova (128GB)
ModelMoto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)Pova (128GB)
Other model namesLenovo Moto Z3 Play 32GB + 4GB RAM XT1929Tecno Pova LD7, LD7j (128GB + 6GB RAM)
Country or region available(Global, International)United Arab Emirates(Europe)
(Global, International), United Arab Emirates, (Europe)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaTecno
Release date6/1/201810/3/2020
Depth6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches)9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)76.5 x 156.5 millimeters (3.01 x 6.16 in)77.57 x 171.23 millimeters (3.05 x 6.74 in)
Weight156 grams (5.46 ounces)216 grams (7.56 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)Not supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)Tecno Pova (128GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.01" inches6.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~77.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2160 pixels720x1640 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)402 PPI263 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered480nits[typ]

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)Tecno Pova (128GB)
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 10
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 Piefeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)Tecno Pova (128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)64bit: MediaTek Helio G80 (MT6769V/CU) (12nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 509ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (950MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)Tecno Pova (128GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)128GB (107GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)Tecno Pova (128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/150 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat13 (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,18,19,20,26,28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,40,41)
LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)Tecno Pova (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth
(quad camera)
13 megapixels
2MP macro
2MP depth
2MP depth
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps2K UHD (2560x1440) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashQuad-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)Tecno Pova (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length24mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)Tecno Pova (128GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)Tecno Pova (128GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)Tecno Pova (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)Tecno Pova (128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh6000 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)Tecno Pova (128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Deep Indigo
โ€ข Aluminum frame (6000 series)
โ€ข 2.5D gorilla glass screen
โ€ข Max vision 18:9 display
โ€ข Moto mods support
โ€ข Colors: Dazzle Black, Magic Blue, Speed Purple
โ€ข HIOS 7.0
โ€ข Game Assistant v2.0

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)Tecno Pova (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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