📱 Model features |
| Tecno Pova 2 (128GB) | ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/8GB) |
| Model | Pova 2 (128GB) | Axon 30 (128GB/8GB) |
| Other model names | Tecno Pova 2 (128GB + 6GB RAM) | ZTE Axon 30 5G (A2322) |
| Country or region available | 
(Global, International) |
(Global, International) |
| Brand | Tecno | ZTE |
| Release date | 6/3/2021 | 8/3/2021, Announced: 7/27/2021 |
| Depth | 9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches) | 7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 78.8 x 173.3 millimeters (3.1 x 6.82 in) | 77.8 x 170.2 millimeters (3.06 x 6.7 in) |
| Weight | 228 grams (7.98 ounces) | 189 grams (6.62 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System |
| Tecno Pova 2 (128GB) | ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/8GB) |
| System version | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| User Interface | feature not registered | MyOS 11 |
⚙️ Processor |
| Tecno Pova 2 (128GB) | ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/8GB) |
| Chipset | 64bit - MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) | 64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) (7nm) |
| CPU | Octa-Core, 2 processors:
2GHz Dual-Core ARM-Cortex-A75
1.8GHz Hexa-Core ARM-Cortex-A55 | Octa-Core, 3 processors:
3.2GHz Single-Core Kryo 585
2.42GHz Triple-Core Kryo 585
1.8GHz Quad-Core Kryo 585 |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G52 MC2 1Ghz | Qualcomm Adreno 650 (670MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 701991 (v9)
Geekbench: 3160 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 59fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage |
| Tecno Pova 2 (128GB) | ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/8GB) |
| RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 8GB LPDDR5 |
| Internal storage | 128GB (107GB available)
eMMC 5.1 | 128GB (104GB available)
UFS 3.1 |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📲 Display |
| Tecno Pova 2 (128GB) | ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/8GB) |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6.9" inches | 6.92" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~82.8% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~85.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2460 pixels | 1080x2460 pixels (20.5:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 389 PPI | 388 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 1 billion |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass |
| Display features | 60Hz, 480nits[typ] | 120Hz
Always-On Display
DCI-P3 100%
2.5D glass |
📶 Mobile networks |
| Tecno Pova 2 (128GB) | ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/8GB) |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum download/upload | 300/150 Mbps | 2000/1024 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band detailsCollapse 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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Global version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
America version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE | LTE Cat20
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 18, 19)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
America version:
LTE ( 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Global version:
SA/NSA (1, 3, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78)
America version:
SA/NSA (1, 3, 28, 41, 66, 78)
China version:
SA/NSA (1, 3, 28, 41, 78) |
| 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, 5G SA/NSA |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/2100 | Global version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
America version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
| Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE | LTE Cat20
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 18, 19)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
America version:
LTE ( 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, 5G SA/NSA |
📷 Camera |
| Tecno Pova 2 (128GB) | ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/8GB) |
| Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera)
48 megapixels
2MP macro
2MP depth
2MP depth | (quad camera)
64 megapixels
8MP ultrawidef/2.2120°16mm
5MP macrof/2.4
2MP depthf/2.4 |
| Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 10120x6328 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 2K UHD (2560x1440) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
| Flash | Quad-LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 25mm lens |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/1.73" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.8µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection 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 | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | 1080p@30fps
Sony IMX682 sensor |
📸 Front camera |
| Tecno Pova 2 (128GB) | ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/8GB) |
| Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.5 (aperture) |
| 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) | ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/8GB) |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | Mono sound (not stereo)
24-bit/192kHz |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | FM | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity |
| Tecno Pova 2 (128GB) | ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/8GB) |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C reversible connector |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.1 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax wifi6 (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors |
| Tecno Pova 2 (128GB) | ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/8GB) |
| Sensors | Accelerometer
Ambient Light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor | Accelerometer
Ambient Light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery |
| Tecno Pova 2 (128GB) | ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/8GB) |
| Battery type | LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 7000 mAh | 4200 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 18W Fast battery charging | 65W Fast battery charging
Quick Charge 4+
USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features |
| Tecno Pova 2 (128GB) | ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/8GB) |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
| 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, Aqua
- Triple cooling system |
☢️ Radiation rate |
| Tecno Pova 2 (128GB) | ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/8GB) |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |