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Tecno Pova 3 (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A9s (SM-A9200)

Side by side comparison between Tecno Pova 3 vs Samsung Galaxy A9s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A9s X Tecno Pova 3 (128GB) 11Points
6.9"
IPS

1080x2460

50
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

7000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
14Points Samsung Galaxy A9s (SM-A9200) Compare Tecno Pova 3 X
6.3"
AMOLED

1080x2220

24
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3800
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A9s (SM-A9200)

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Pova 3 (128GB)} 11 Advantages Tecno Pova 3 (128GB) vs Galaxy A9s (SM-A9200)} 14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A9s (SM-A9200)
+90Hz50%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1080x2460 pixels11%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2220 pixels
+6.9"10%
Larger screen
vs6.3"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 2MP + 0.08MP11%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(quad camera) 24MP + 10MP + 8MP + 5MP
+Quad-LED flashAdvantage
The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+f/1.6 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.7 (aperture)
+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 8.0 Oreo
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+7000 mAh84%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3800 mAh
+25W39%
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.
vs18W
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)vs+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core1%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
230 grams (8.05 ounces)vs+183 grams (6.41 ounces)26%
Lighter
9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)vs+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)22%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
389 PPIvs+392 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
(front) 8MPvs+(front) 24MP2 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
2K UHD (2560x1440)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps13%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Vibrating alertAdvantage
The vibration of the device aids in the use of several features
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

30 Common items in both devices
6GB LPDDR4X
128GB (101GB available) / 128GB (110GB available)
eMMC 5.1
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Tecno Pova 3 (128GB)Galaxy A9s (SM-A9200)
 
ModelPova 3 (128GB)Galaxy A9s (SM-A9200)
Other model namesTecno Pova 3 LF7nGalaxy A9s SM-A9200, Galaxy A9 2018 SM-A9200, Samsung A920
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
China
China
BrandTecnoSamsung
Release date5/25/202210/11/2018
Depth9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)78.46 x 173.1 millimeters (3.09 x 6.81 in)77 x 162.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.4 in)
Weight230 grams (8.05 ounces)183 grams (6.41 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Tecno Pova 3 (128GB)Galaxy A9s (SM-A9200)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.9" inches6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~80.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2460 pixels (20:9)1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)389 PPI392 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate90Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Tecno Pova 3 (128GB)Galaxy A9s (SM-A9200)
System versionAndroid 11Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User InterfaceHIOSfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Tecno Pova 3 (128GB)Galaxy A9s (SM-A9200)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Helio G88 (12nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Tecno Pova 3 (128GB)Galaxy A9s (SM-A9200)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (101GB available)
eMMC 5.1
128GB (110GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Tecno Pova 3 (128GB)Galaxy A9s (SM-A9200)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload400/150 Mbps450/50 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 41, 40)
VoLTE
LTE Cat9 (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 41, 40)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Tecno Pova 3 (128GB)Galaxy A9s (SM-A9200)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
50 megapixels
2MP depth f/2.4
0.08MP AI
(quad camera)
24 megapixels
10MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.9"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom
8MP ultrawide f/2.412mm1/4.0"1.12µm
5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels5656x4240 pixels
Video recording (primary)2K UHD (2560x1440) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashQuad-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.6 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.8" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel0.9µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Tecno Pova 3 (128GB)Galaxy A9s (SM-A9200)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels24 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels5656x4240 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.8" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.9µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Tecno Pova 3 (128GB)Galaxy A9s (SM-A9200)
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakers
DTS
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Tecno Pova 3 (128GB)Galaxy A9s (SM-A9200)
USBUSB 2.0 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)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Tecno Pova 3 (128GB)Galaxy A9s (SM-A9200)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertNot supportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Tecno Pova 3 (128GB)Galaxy A9s (SM-A9200)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity7000 mAh3800 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast charging
10W Reverse charging by cable
18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Tecno Pova 3 (128GB)Galaxy A9s (SM-A9200)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Eco Black, Electric Blue, Tech Silver
• Panther game engine
• Colors: Caviar Black, Lemonade Blue, Bubblegum Pink
• Samsung Pay
• Dolby Atmos

☢️ Radiation rate

Tecno Pova 3 (128GB)Galaxy A9s (SM-A9200)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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