Tecno Pova 3 (64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Side by side comparison between Tecno Pova 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.9"
IPS
IPS
1080x2460
50
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
7000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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3.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
480x800
8
MP
MP
0.3mp
384MB
RAM
RAM
Single-core
1800
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? Tecno Pova 3 (64GB)
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11 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
Proximity sensor |
+4 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Tecno Pova 3 (64GB) | Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) | |
Model | Pova 3 (64GB) | Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) |
Other model names | Tecno Pova 3 LF7n | Samsung i8520 Galaxy Beam 1, Samsung Galaxy Beam i8520 M16 |
Country or region available | ![]() (Global, International) | ![]() Singapore |
Brand | Tecno | Samsung |
Release date | 5/25/2022 | 7/8/2010 |
Depth | 9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches) | 14.9 millimeters (0.59 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 78.46 x 173.1 millimeters (3.09 x 6.81 in) | 59.8 x 123 millimeters (2.35 x 4.84 in) |
Weight | 230 grams (8.05 ounces) | 156 grams (5.46 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Tecno Pova 3 (64GB) | Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.9" inches | 3.7" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~83.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~53% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2460 pixels (20:9) | 480x800 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 389 PPI | 252 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass |
Refresh rate | 90Hz | feature not registered |
Display features | Not supported | feature not registered |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Tecno Pova 3 (64GB) | Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) | |
System version | Android 11 | Android 2.1 Eclair |
Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
User Interface | HIOS | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Tecno Pova 3 (64GB) | Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) | |
Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G88 (12nm) | 32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3440 (65nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) | Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz) | PowerVR SGX530 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Tecno Pova 3 (64GB) | Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 384MB LPDDR |
Internal storage | 64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 16GB |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Tecno Pova 3 (64GB) | Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) | |
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) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 400/150 Mbps | 7.2/5.76 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 900/1900/2100 |
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 | CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA |
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 |
๐ท Camera | ||
Tecno Pova 3 (64GB) | Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) | |
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 | HD (1280x720) 30 fps |
Flash | Quad-LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.6 (aperture) | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 0.8ยตm pixel | feature not registered |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Not supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | Not supported |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | Not supported |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Tecno Pova 3 (64GB) | Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 0.3 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 640x480 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | VGA (640x480) |
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 |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Tecno Pova 3 (64GB) | Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound with dual speakers DTS | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | Not supported |
Radio | FM | FM (RDS) |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+ |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Tecno Pova 3 (64GB) | Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) | |
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 | 3.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
NFC | Supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Tecno Pova 3 (64GB) | Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Not supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Tecno Pova 3 (64GB) | Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) |
Battery capacity | 7000 mAh | 1800 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 | 7.4 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | 530 hours (22.1 days) |
โ Other features | ||
Tecno Pova 3 (64GB) | Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice recorder |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (Swype), 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, Flash player |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | โข Colors: Eco Black, Electric Blue, Tech Silver โข Panther game engine | โข Colors: Black โข Samsung TouchWiz 3 UI โข 3D stereo sound โข DNSe 2.0 โข Samsung Kies โข Built-in WVGA DLP Pico projector โข Java framework |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Tecno Pova 3 (64GB) | Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) | |
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 |