Tecno Pova 3 (64GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Side by side comparison between Tecno Pova 3 vs Xiaomi Redmi 5A 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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5"
IPS
IPS
720x1280
13
MP
MP
5mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Tecno Pova 3 (64GB)
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25 Advantages 
3 Advantages | 21 Common items in both devices |
| TFT IPS LCD |
| 16 million |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| EIS: Digital stabilization |
| 4G LTE-A / 4G LTE |
| Capacitive |
| +14 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
| Tecno Pova 3 (64GB) | Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) | |
| Model | Pova 3 (64GB) | Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) |
| Other model names | Tecno Pova 3 LF7n | ็บข็ฑณ5A, Xiaomi Redmi 5A 2GB RAM (China), Xiaomi MCE3B |
| Country or region available |  (Global, International) |  China |
| Brand | Tecno | Xiaomi |
| Release date | 5/25/2022 | 10/1/2017 |
| Depth | 9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches) | 8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 78.46 x 173.1 millimeters (3.09 x 6.81 in) | 70.1 x 140.4 millimeters (2.76 x 5.53 in) |
| Weight | 230 grams (8.05 ounces) | 137 grams (4.8 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) | Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) | |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT IPS LCD |
| Screen size | 6.9" inches | 5" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~83.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~70% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2460 pixels (20:9) | 720x1280 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 389 PPI | 294 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | feature not registered |
| Display features | Not supported | feature not registered |
๐ค Operating System | ||
| Tecno Pova 3 (64GB) | Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) | |
| System version | Android 11 | Android 7.1.2 Nougat |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| User Interface | HIOS | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
| Tecno Pova 3 (64GB) | Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G88 (12nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) (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 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
| Tecno Pova 3 (64GB) | Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) | |
| RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 2GB LPDDR3 |
| Internal storage | 64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 16GB (9GB available) |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
| Tecno Pova 3 (64GB) | Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) | |
| 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 | 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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 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 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE 2000/1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) |
| 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, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| 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 | GPRS, EDGE |
๐ท Camera | ||
| Tecno Pova 3 (64GB) | Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 2MP depth f/2.4 0.08MP AI | 13 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 4128x3096 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/2.2 (aperture) |
| 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 | 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 | Supported | Not supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo only main camera |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
| Tecno Pova 3 (64GB) | Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 2560x1920 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | HD (1280x720) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.0 (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 |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
| Tecno Pova 3 (64GB) | Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) | |
| 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.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviD |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
| Tecno Pova 3 (64GB) | Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) | |
| 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 | 4.1 + 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, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
| Tecno Pova 3 (64GB) | Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Not supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
| Tecno Pova 3 (64GB) | Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 7000 mAh | 3000 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 | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
| Tecno Pova 3 (64GB) | Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) | |
| 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 | โข Colors: Eco Black, Electric Blue, Tech Silver โข Panther game engine | โข Colors: Gold, Rose Gold, Dark Gray, Blue โข Aluminum body โข MIUI 8.5 |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
| Tecno Pova 3 (64GB) | Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) | |
| 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 |