Tecno Pova 3 (128GB) vs Nokia Lumia Icon
Side by side comparison between Tecno Pova 3 vs Nokia Lumia Icon phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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   6.9"
IPS
 IPS
1080x2460
  50
MP
 MP
8mp
  6GB
RAM
 RAM
Octa-core
  7000
mAh
 mAh
(Non removable)
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   5"
AMOLED
 AMOLED
1080x1920
  20.1
MP
 MP
1.2mp
  2GB
RAM
 RAM
Quad-core
  2420
mAh
 mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Tecno Pova 3 (128GB)
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| 22 Common items in both devices | 
| 16 million | 
| Only digital zoom | 
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus | 
| BSI sensor | 
| 4G LTE-A / 4G LTE | 
| Capacitive | 
| Multitouch | 
| +15 specs and more in the table below | 
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Highlight differences Clear highlight| 📱 Model features | ||
| Tecno Pova 3 (128GB) | Nokia Lumia Icon | |
| Model | Pova 3 (128GB) | Lumia Icon | 
| Other model names | Tecno Pova 3 LF7n | Verizon Nokia Lumia Icon 4G, Nokia Lumia 929 Icon | 
| Country or region available |  (Global, International) |  USA | 
| Brand | Tecno | Nokia | 
| Release date | 5/25/2022 | 2/20/2014 | 
| Depth | 9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches) | 9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches) | 
| Size (width x height) | 78.46 x 173.1 millimeters (3.09 x 6.81 in) | 71 x 137 millimeters (2.8 x 5.39 in) | 
| Weight | 230 grams (8.05 ounces) | 167 grams (5.85 ounces) | 
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | feature not registered | 
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported | 
| 📲 Display | ||
| Tecno Pova 3 (128GB) | Nokia Lumia Icon | |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | AMOLED | 
| Screen size | 6.9" inches | 5" inches | 
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~83.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | 
| Display resolution | 1080x2460 pixels (20:9) | 1080x1920 pixels | 
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch | 
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 389 PPI | 441 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) | Nokia Lumia Icon | |
| System version | Android 11 | Windows Phone 8.0 GDR3 | 
| Firmware update | feature not registered | Windows 10 Mobile | 
| User Interface | HIOS | feature not registered | 
| ⚙️ Processor | ||
| Tecno Pova 3 (128GB) | Nokia Lumia Icon | |
| Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G88 (12nm) | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Prime 800 MSM8974 (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 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core) | 
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 330 | 
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered | 
| 💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Tecno Pova 3 (128GB) | Nokia Lumia Icon | |
| RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 2GB LPDDR3 | 
| Internal storage | 128GB (101GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 32GB (26GB available) | 
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported | 
| 📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Tecno Pova 3 (128GB) | Nokia Lumia Icon | |
| 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 | 400/150 Mbps | 150/50 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 850/900/1900/2100 | 
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 41, 40) VoLTE | LTE Cat4 700/1700 (Bands 4,13) | 
| 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+, LTE | 
| 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) | Nokia Lumia Icon | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 2MP depth f/2.4 0.08MP AI | 20.1 megapixels | 
| Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 5376x3744 pixels | 
| Video recording (primary) | 2K UHD (2560x1440) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 
| Flash | Quad-LED flash | Dual-LED flash | 
| Focal aperture | f/1.6 (aperture) | f/2.4 (aperture) | 
| Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm (lens) | 
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/1.5" inches | 
| Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel | 
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | Autofocus | 
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported | 
| Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | 
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom | 
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | 
| BSI sensor | Supported | 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) | Nokia Lumia Icon | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 1.2 megapixels | 
| Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 1280x960 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) | Nokia Lumia Icon | |
| 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, WMV | 
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+ | 
| 🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Tecno Pova 3 (128GB) | Nokia Lumia Icon | |
| 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 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO | 
| DLNA | Not supported | Supported | 
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | 
| NFC | Supported | Supported | 
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported | 
| 🧭 Sensors | ||
| Tecno Pova 3 (128GB) | Nokia Lumia Icon | |
| 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) | Nokia Lumia Icon | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BV-5QW | 
| Battery capacity | 7000 mAh | 2420 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 | 16.3 hours | 
| Standby | feature not registered | 432 hours (18 days) | 
| ➕ Other features | ||
| Tecno Pova 3 (128GB) | Nokia Lumia Icon | |
| 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: Eco Black, Electric Blue, Tech Silver • Panther game engine | • Colors: Black, White • Nokia PureMotion HD+ display • Nokia ClearBlack display • Nokia PureView camera • Carl Zeiss optics • Camera with 4 microphones • Dual Capture camera • Dolby Headphone sound • HD Voice • HAC M4/T4 • WiFi hotspot • Qi Wireless Charging | 
| ☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Tecno Pova 3 (128GB) | Nokia Lumia Icon | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.7W/kg (head), 0.93W/kg (body) | 
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered | 
 
  
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