ZTE Nubia Neo 3 5G vs Tecno Pova 7 4G
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Here we compared two smartphones: the 6.8-inch ZTE Nubia Neo 3 5G (with Unisoc T8300) that was released on March 3, 2025, against the Tecno Pova 7 4G, which is powered by MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate and came out 3 months after. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.
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Key differences
Reasons to consider the ZTE Nubia Neo 3 5G
- Newer Bluetooth version (v5.3)
- 11% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (639K versus 573K)
- 21% faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 880 and 727 points
Reasons to consider the Tecno Pova 7 4G
- Water-resistant body (IP64 classification)
- Comes with 1000 mAh larger battery capacity: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Expandable storage via MicroSD card up to 2048GB
- Supports higher wattage charging (45W versus 33W)
- Supports Dolby Atmos sound technology
- Has a built-in infrared port
Review
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
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Value for money (Beta)
Tests and specifications
Comparison table of technical specifications and testsDisplay
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Size | 6.8 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2392 pixels | 1080 x 2460 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | - | 21:9 |
| PPI | 386 ppi | 396 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Adaptive refresh rate | Yes (60-120 Hz) | Yes (60-120 Hz) |
| Max rated brightness | 1000 nits | - |
| HDR support | No | No |
| Screen protection | Tempered glass | Tempered glass |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 0% | 83.1% |
| Display features | - DCI-P3 | - DCI-P3 |
Design and build
| Height | 167.5 mm (6.59 inches) | 168.6 mm (6.64 inches) |
| Width | 76.3 mm (3 inches) | 76.6 mm (3.02 inches) |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm (0.33 inches) | 9.3 mm (0.37 inches) |
| Weight | 209 g (7.37 oz) | 203 g (7.16 oz) |
| Waterproof | No | IP64 |
| Rear material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colors | Black, Silver, Gold | Black, Silver, Gray |
| Fingerprint scanner | Yes, in-display | Yes, in-button |
| Repairability | Good (3/5) | - |
| Drop resistance | Average (D) Β· 80 drops | - |
Screen-to-body ratio
Performance
| Chipset | Unisoc T8300 | MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate |
| Max clock | 2200 MHz | 2200 MHz |
| CPU cores | 8 (2 + 6) | 8 (2 + 6) |
| Architecture | - 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55 - 2 cores at 2.2 GHz: Cortex-A78 |
- 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55 - 2 cores at 2.2 GHz: Cortex-A76 |
| Manufacturing | TSMC | TSMC |
| Lithography process | 6 nanometers | 6 nanometers |
| Neural processor (NPU) | Yes | Yes |
| Graphics | Mali-G57 MP2 | Mali-G57 MP2 |
| GPU shading units | 64 | 64 |
| GPU clock | 950 MHz | 1000 MHz |
| FLOPS | ~121.6 GFLOPS | ~128 GFLOPS |
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Compute Score (GPU)
| Compute Score (GPU) | 1589 | 1478 |
| Single-core score | 880 | 727 |
| Multi-core score | 2073 | 2014 |
AnTuTu Benchmark 11
| CPU | 264705 | 221558 |
| GPU | 41859 | 48472 |
| Memory | 131183 | 146250 |
| UX | 201478 | 157635 |
| Total score | 639225 | 573915 |
| Samples | Less than 3 | [15 tests] |
3DMark Steel Nomad Light
| Graphics test | - | 1 FPS |
| Graphics score | - | 145 |
PCMark 3.0
| Web score | - | 10353 |
| Video editing | - | 6319 |
| Photo editing | - | 24389 |
| Data manipulation | - | 6530 |
| Writing score | - | 12196 |
Recent User Tests
ZTE Nubia Neo 3 5G
| Date | Benchmark | Result |
|---|---|---|
| π 2026-09-16 (Thanachot Matarat) | Battery life | SOT 12:24 / 22:00 |
| π 2026-09-16 (Thanachot Matarat) | AnTuTu 11 | 630373 |
| π 2026-02-19 (just_arcturus) | AnTuTu 11 | 639225 |
Tecno Pova 7 4G
| Date | Benchmark | Result |
|---|---|---|
| π 2026-09-27 (Jereil Alvarado) | AnTuTu 11 | 582708 |
| π 2026-08-21 -> Hehehe_. | AnTuTu 11 | 573915 |
| π 2026-07-02 (Cale) | AnTuTu 11 | 587371 |
| π 2026-06-22 (ZanianZ) | AnTuTu 11 | 554531 |
| π 2026-05-26 (yes) | AnTuTu 11 | 557342 |
Memory
| RAM size | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Memory clock | 2133 MHz | 2133 MHz |
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Storage size | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Memory card | No | MicroSD |
| Memory card max size | - | Up to 2048 GB |
Software
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| ROM | - | HIOS 15 |
| OS updates | 3 years | - |
| Security updates | 3 years | - |
Battery
| Capacity | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Max charge power | 33 W | 45 W |
| Battery type | - | Li-Po |
| Replaceable | No | No |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Reverse charging | No | No |
| Fast charging | Yes | Yes |
| Battery cycles | 800 cycles | - |
Main camera
| Matrix | 50 megapixels | 108 megapixels |
| Zoom | Digital | Digital |
| Flash | LED | Dual LED |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| 8K video recording | No | No |
| 4K video recording | No | No |
| 1080p video recording | Up to 30FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Lenses | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Depth: 2 MP |
1) Standard: 108 MP 2) Depth: 2 MP |
| Camera features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
- Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
| Image resolution | 50 MP | 108 MP |
| Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| Focal length | - | 23 mm |
| Pixel size | - | 0.7 micron |
| Autofocus | Phase autofocus | Phase autofocus |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
Selfie camera
| Megapixels | 16 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Aperture | f/2.0 | f/2.0 |
| Focal length | - | 26 mm |
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| Video resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS |
| Depth sensor (TOF 3D) | No | No |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) |
| Wi-Fi features | - Dual Band - Wi-Fi Direct - Wi-Fi Hotspot - Wi-Fi Display |
- Dual Band - Wi-Fi Direct - Wi-Fi Hotspot - Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth features | LE | LE |
| USB type | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 2 | 2 |
| USB features | - Charging - USB-Storage mode - OTG |
- Charging - USB-Storage mode - OTG |
| DisplayPort | No | No |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo |
| NFC* | Depends on the region | Yes |
| Infrared port | No | Yes |
| Number of SIM* | 2 | 2 |
| Type of SIM card | Nano | Nano |
| Multi SIM mode | Standby | Standby |
| eSIM support* | No | No |
| Hybrid slot | No | No |
| 5G support | Yes | No |
Sound
| Speakers | Stereo | Stereo |
| Headphone audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| FM radio | - | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos | No | Yes |
Other
| Category | Mid-range | Budget |
| Announced | March 2025 | June 2025 |
| Release date | May 2025 | June 2025 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $240 | $120 |
| Sensors | - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
- Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
| Bundled charger | Yes, 33 W | Yes, 45 W |
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
Conclusion
If the battery life, design, and sound are more important to you, then choose the Tecno Pova 7 4G. But if the performance, gaming, and software are more of a priority β go for the ZTE Nubia Neo 3 5G.
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