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Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U) vs Tecno Pova 3 (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus vs Tecno Pova 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Tecno Pova 3 X Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U) 27Points
6.2"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.9"
IPS

1080x2460

50
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

7000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U)

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!

Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U)} 27 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U) vs Pova 3 (128GB)} 9 Advantages Tecno Pova 3 (128GB)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)37%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+189 grams (6.62 ounces)22%
Lighter
vs230 grams (8.05 ounces)
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)12%
Thinner
vs9.5 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
+HDR10Advantage
The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+1440x2960 pixels60%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2460 pixels
+531 PPI37%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs389 PPI
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.5 (aperture)7%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.6 (aperture)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vs2K UHD (2560x1440)
+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+Vibrating alertAdvantage
The vibration of the device aids in the use of several features
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
64GB (51GB available)vs+128GB (101GB available)98%
More internal storage for applications and files
60Hzvs+90Hz50%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
6.2"vs+6.9"11%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MPvs+(triple camera) 50MP + 2MP + 0.08MP115%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Quad-LED flashAdvantage
The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Android 10vs+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
3500 mAhvs+7000 mAh100%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15Wvs+25W67%
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.
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

28 Common items in both devices
6GB LPDDR4X
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
BSI sensor
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras
(front) 8MP
+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U)Tecno Pova 3 (128GB)
ModelGalaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U)Pova 3 (128GB)
Other model namesUnlocked Galaxy S9+ G965U (Snapdragon)Tecno Pova 3 LF7n
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungTecno
Release date3/9/2018, Announced: 2/25/20185/25/2022
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)73.8 x 158.1 millimeters (2.91 x 6.22 in)78.46 x 173.1 millimeters (3.09 x 6.81 in)
Weight189 grams (6.62 ounces)230 grams (8.05 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 5
Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U)Tecno Pova 3 (128GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.2" inches6.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)1080x2460 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)531 PPI389 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Not supported
Refresh rate60Hz90Hz
Display featuresHDR10
Always-On Display
Not supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U)Tecno Pova 3 (128GB)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 11
Firmware updateAndroid 10feature not registered
User InterfaceOne UI 2.5HIOS

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U)Tecno Pova 3 (128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm)64bit: MediaTek Helio G88 (12nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 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 630 (710MHz)ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 265163 (v7), 344891 (v8)
Geekbench: 8393 (4.2)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U)Tecno Pova 3 (128GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64GB (51GB available)
UFS 2.1
128GB (101GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U)Tecno Pova 3 (128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1200/150 Mbps400/150 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 networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 19, 20, 28, 29, 30)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 41, 40)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 41, 40)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U)Tecno Pova 3 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.4"52mm1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
(triple camera)
50 megapixels
2MP depth f/2.4
0.08MP AI
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps2K UHD (2560x1440) 30 fps
FlashLED flashQuad-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.5 (aperture)f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front cameraPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@240fps
720p@960fps
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U)Tecno Pova 3 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)2K UHD (2560x1440)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length25mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3.6" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U)Tecno Pova 3 (128GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Stereo sound with dual speakers
DTS
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U)Tecno Pova 3 (128GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
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)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U)Tecno Pova 3 (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedNot supported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U)Tecno Pova 3 (128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3500 mAh7000 mAh
Charger, watts15W (9V/167A) Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 2
25W Wired fast charging
10W Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Not supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U)Tecno Pova 3 (128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Silver, Blue, Gold, Orchid Gray
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Gear VR
• Samsung Pay
• Colors: Eco Black, Electric Blue, Tech Silver
• Panther game engine

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U)Tecno Pova 3 (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.78W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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