Tecno Pova 2 (128GB) vs Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)

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Side by side comparison between Tecno Pova 2 vs Motorola Moto E5 Play phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/8/2021 10:39 AM, updated: 1/24/2023 6:59 AM

Compare Motorola Moto E5 Play X Tecno Pova 2 (128GB) 21Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.9"
IPS

1080x2460

48
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

7000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1) Compare Tecno Pova 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)

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!

21 Advantages Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)	vs	5 Advantages Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core76% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+128GB (107GB available)10 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+1080x2460 pixels188% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+389 PPI38% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	282 PPI
+6.9"33% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 2MP + 2MP + 2MP6 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+f/1.9 (aperture)5% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP63% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+2K UHD (2560x1440)78% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.0 Oreo
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+7000 mAh150% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2800 mAh
+18W80% 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.	vs	10W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
228 grams (7.98 ounces)	vs	+150 grams (5.25 ounces)52% Lighter
9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)	vs	+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)7% Thinner
Quad-LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

23 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

Plastic body, glass front

TFT IPS LCD

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Pova 2 (128GB)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
Other model names	Tecno Pova 2 (128GB + 6GB RAM)	Boost Mobile Moto E5 Play XT1921, Lenovo Moto E5 Play
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Canada, USA
Brand	Tecno	Motorola
Release date	6/3/2021	5/1/2018
Depth	9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	78.8 x 173.3 millimeters (3.1 x 6.82 in)	74 x 151 millimeters (2.91 x 5.94 in)
Weight	228 grams (7.98 ounces)	150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.9" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2460 pixels	720x1280 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	389 PPI	282 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	480nits[typ]	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
System version	Android 11	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G52 MC2 1Ghz	Qualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (107GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/150 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (38, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 2MP macro 2MP depth 2MP depth	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	2K UHD (2560x1440) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Quad-LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) GK40
Battery capacity	7000 mAh	2800 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	21 hours
Standby	feature not registered	288 hours (12 days)
➕ Other features
	Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Dazzle Black, Polar Silver, Power Blue • HIOS 7.6 • Silicone case included	• Colors: Black, Dark lake, Flash gray
☢️ Radiation rate
	Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.35W/kg (head), 1.23W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered