Tecno Pova 3 (128GB) vs Blu Vivo Air (3G D980L)

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Side by side comparison between Tecno Pova 3 vs Blu Vivo Air phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/19/2022 6:00 PM, updated: 8/19/2022 6:00 PM

Compare Blu Vivo Air X Tecno Pova 3 (128GB) 26Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.9"
IPS

1080x2460

50
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

7000
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Blu Vivo Air (3G D980L) Compare Tecno Pova 3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Octa-core

2100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Tecno Pova 3 (128GB)

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26 Advantages Tecno Pova 3 (128GB)	vs	7 Advantages Blu Vivo Air (3G D980L)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)43% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.7GHz 32bit Octa-core
+6GB LPDDR4X5 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR3
+128GB (101GB available)7 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+1080x2460 pixels188% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+389 PPI27% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	306 PPI
+6.9"44% Larger screen	vs	4.8"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 2MP + 0.08MP6 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+Quad-LED flashAdvantage The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/1.6 (aperture)50% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP59% 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 5.0.2 Lollipop
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps18 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+7000 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2100 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+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 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + 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
230 grams (8.05 ounces)	vs	+97 grams (3.4 ounces)137% Lighter
9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+5.15 millimeters (0.2 inches)84% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Vibrating alertAdvantage The vibration of the device aids in the use of several features
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

19 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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📱 Model features
	Tecno Pova 3 (128GB)	Blu Vivo Air (3G D980L)
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Model	Pova 3 (128GB)	Vivo Air (3G D980L)
Other model names	Tecno Pova 3 LF7n	Blu Vivo Air D980L, Blu D980L
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), USA
Brand	Tecno	Blu
Release date	5/25/2022	1/1/2015
Depth	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)	5.15 millimeters (0.2 inches)
Size (width x height)	78.46 x 173.1 millimeters (3.09 x 6.81 in)	67.4 x 139.8 millimeters (2.65 x 5.5 in)
Weight	230 grams (8.05 ounces)	97 grams (3.4 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Tecno Pova 3 (128GB)	Blu Vivo Air (3G D980L)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	6.9" inches	4.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2460 pixels (20:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	389 PPI	306 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	90Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Tecno Pova 3 (128GB)	Blu Vivo Air (3G D980L)
System version	Android 11	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
User Interface	HIOS	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Tecno Pova 3 (128GB)	Blu Vivo Air (3G D980L)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio G88 (12nm)	32bit: MediaTek MT6592 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)	ARM Mali-450 MP4
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Tecno Pova 3 (128GB)	Blu Vivo Air (3G D980L)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (101GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Tecno Pova 3 (128GB)	Blu Vivo Air (3G D980L)
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) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	400/150 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 41, 40) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 41, 40) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Tecno Pova 3 (128GB)	Blu Vivo Air (3G D980L)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 2MP depth f/2.4 0.08MP AI	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	2K UHD (2560x1440) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Quad-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.6 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
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	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Tecno Pova 3 (128GB)	Blu Vivo Air (3G D980L)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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 3 (128GB)	Blu Vivo Air (3G D980L)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers DTS	Supported
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
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Tecno Pova 3 (128GB)	Blu Vivo Air (3G D980L)
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	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Tecno Pova 3 (128GB)	Blu Vivo Air (3G D980L)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Tecno Pova 3 (128GB)	Blu Vivo Air (3G D980L)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	7000 mAh	2100 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging 10W Reverse charging by cable	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	12 hours
Standby	feature not registered	675 hours (28.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Tecno Pova 3 (128GB)	Blu Vivo Air (3G D980L)
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: Eco Black, Electric Blue, Tech Silver • Panther game engine	• Colors: Black, White • Gorilla Glass 3 on both sides of the phone • DTS surround audio
☢️ Radiation rate
	Tecno Pova 3 (128GB)	Blu Vivo Air (3G D980L)
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