TECNO Pouvoir 3 vs Pouvoir 3 Plus – Which Phone Should You Go For?

tecno pouvoir 3 vs pouvoir 3 plus

In recent weeks, TECNO comes as one of the brands that have launched new devices – the TECNO Pouvoir 3 vs Pouvoir 3 Plus. As expected from the brand, both phones offer specs that will interest many consumers thereby making it hard to choose between them.

On this post, we will be looking at the TECNO Pouvoir 3 vs Pouvoir 3 Plus and choose which of these devices will best meet your needs. Now let’s get started.

TECNO Pouvoir 3 vs Pouvoir 3 Plus: Design and Display

At the front of the Pourvoir 3 lies a 6.2 inch IPS display while the Pouvoir 3 Plus offers crisp images with 6.35 inch AMOLED screen. Also, the first device promises 1500 x 720 pixels while the Plus version dazzles with 1548 × 720 pixels.

Both devices have different styles notches on their screens- the Pouvoir 3 uses a bathtub notch while its sibling sports a dot notch. Furthermore, these cutouts house the selfie cameras on both smartphones.

Design on both phones is basic. For instance, both devices are made from plastic while narrow bezels surround their respective displays.  They also have slots for SIMs and MicroSD; rear-mounted fingerprint scanners and cameras. Furthermore, the power and volume buttons are ion the same position on both devices.

Colour options for both items are similar as you can purchase them in gold, black and blue.

TECNO Pouvoir 3 vs Pouvoir 3 Plus – Camera

Although both phones both have a 13MP rear camera, the Pouvoir 3 Plus stands as a better option because it includes a secondary 5MP wide-angle camera and a 2MP depth sensor for high-quality images. Also, the Pourvoir 3 Plus works with Quad Flash however both smartphones provide HDR, Panorama and AutoFocus.

Moving to the front cameras, the Pouvoir 3 boasts of a 13MP camera while its successor manages with an 8MP sensor that also supports facial recognition technology.

TECNO Pouvoir 3 vs Pouvoir 3 Plus  – Hardware and Software

An octa-core Mediatek MT6739 chipset that clocks at 1.5GHz powers the TECNO Pouvoir 3. This processor works alongside a PowerVR GE8100 GPU to handle various tasks. Finally, it has 2GB RAM and 32GB worth of internal storage.

The Pouvoir 3 Plus spots a stronger Mediatek Helio P22 SoC with an octa-core processor which clocks at 2.0GHz. Combined with its PowerVR GE8100 GPU, 3/4GB RAM, and 32/64GB ROM it allows faster speeds and easy multitasking.

Both devices feature TECNO’s in-house skin, however, the Pourvoir 3 supports Android 8.1 Oreo while the Pouvoir 3 Plus delivers Google’s latest offering – the Andriod 9 Pie.

TECNO Pouvoir 3 vs Pouvoir 3 Plus – Battery and Connectivity

A massive 6000mAh battery powers the TECNO Pourvoir 3 Plus while the TECNO Pourvoir has a 5000mah cell.  Surprisingly, both smartphones do not support fast charging like similar products from this brand.

Furthermore, on both devices, connectivity options include WiFi, WiFi Direct, GPS, Bluetooth and MicroUSB 2.0 for data transfer and charging. You can also find the traditional 3.5 jack for your headphones on both smartphones.

TECNO Pouvoir 3 vs Pouvoir 3 Plus – Price and Availability

If you have your eyes on the Pouvoir 3 Plus, then you should need to spend between N46,000 – N50,000 for any of the models. But if you like what the Pourvoir 3 has to offer, you can enjoy its features for N42,000.

Both devices are available on online stores as well as offline retailers across Nigeria.

Conclusion

Comparing the features on both devices, I would choose the TECNO Pourvoir 3 Plus for the following reasons. First, it has an extended battery life that lasts for 5 days on a single charge. It also offers a better camera setup as found on more expensive devices. Overall, this device allows you to enjoy great features at an affordable price.

So, this ends my comparison between the TECNO Pouvoir 3 vs Pouvoir 3 Plus. Do you agree with my choice and the reasons behind it? Would you like another phone? Please feel free to share your thoughts in the comment box below.

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Posted by Abiodun Adewusi

Abiodun Adewusi is a freelance writer who lives in Nigeria. As a writer, he is passionate about providing content on technology helping people keep up with the latest trends. You can see some of his work on Medium and Ezine.

11 comments

  1. I would say pouvoir 3 is a great phone because of the features and spec, but the both phones are sweet, depending on your pocket sha

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