The TECNO POVA 3 is a "budget-friendly" smartphone that features a large 6.9-inch FHD+ display with a 90Hz screen refresh rate, 50MP + 2MP + 2MP triple rear cameras, and a single 8MP selfie camera.
It runs on a MediaTek Helio G88 chipset with 6GB of RAM, Android 12 OS, and HiOS 8 software. There's also a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, 4G LTE connectivity, dual-band Wi-Fi, stereo speakers, and 128GB of expandable storage.
A massive 7,000mAh battery powers the device with a 33W fast charger included in the box (the actual charging rate is 25W).
| Specs | TECNO POVA 3 |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.9-inch FHD+ IPS LCD Display (1080 x 2460 Pixels, 389 ppi) with 20.5:9 Aspect Ratio, 90Hz Refresh Rate, and punch-hole |
| OS | Android 12 with HiOS 8 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G88 |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 2x Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz & 6x Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| RAM | 6 GB |
| Rear Camera | Triple Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus) 2MP Macro (f/2.4 Aperture) 2MP Depth Sensor -LED Flash -Up to 1080p Video Recording |
| Front Camera | 8 Megapixels |
| Storage | 128GB |
| Expansion | Expandable up to 512GB via microSD |
| SIM Card | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| Cellular | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band) |
| NFC | No |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Positioning | GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| USB OTG | Yes |
| USB PORT | USB Type-C |
| Sound | 3.5mm Audio Jack (DTS Audio and Stereo Speakers) |
| FM Radio | Yes |
| Biometrics | Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor (side-mounted) |
| Sensors | Compass, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor and Accelerometer LED-lit back panel design (Electric Blue color only) |
| Battery | 7000 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) 25W Fast Charging (with 33W Fast Charger) |
| Material | Glass front, Plastic back |
| Colors | Eco Black, Tech Silver, and Electric Blue |
| Release Date | May 25, 2022 |
| Price | RAM + Storage |
|---|---|
| ₱8,999.00 | Black/Silver |
| ₱9,399.00 | Electric Blue |
The official price of the TECNO POVA 3 in the Philippines is ₱8,999.00 for the Black/Silver version (price drop to ₱7,999.00 on October 8, 2022) and ₱9,399.00 for the Electric Blue version (price drop to ₱8,999.00 on October 8, 2022).
It is now available in TECNO stores, authorized dealers, and online shops.
