Infinix Hot 40 vs Tecno Pova 3
The Infinix Hot 40 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the Tecno Pova 3 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88. By overall MobileRank rating, the Infinix Hot 40 leads — 39/100 vs 38/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 3 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Infinix Hot 40 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 40
Tecno Pova 3
What makes Infinix Hot 40 better?
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Lighter: 196g vs 230g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (54/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 26/100)
What makes Tecno Pova 3 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 40 vs the Tecno Pova 3, the Infinix Hot 40 scores 1 points higher (39/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 3 leads (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 29/100. In the "display" category, the Infinix Hot 40 and the Tecno Pova 3 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Hot 40 and the Tecno Pova 3 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 3 is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 40 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (59/100 vs 26/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 40 | Tecno Pova 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | MediaTek Helio G88 | |
| AnTuTu | 365001 | 365001 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 430 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 1375 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, XOS 13.5 | Android 11, HIOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.6×8.3 mm | 173.1×78.5×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 40
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 32MP
Tecno Pova 3
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 40
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Pova 3
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 40
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova 3
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Hot 40 and Tecno Pova 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 29/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Infinix Hot 40 and the Tecno Pova 3 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Infinix Hot 40 and the Tecno Pova 3 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 3 is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 40 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (59/100 vs 26/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 40 or the Tecno Pova 3?
The Infinix Hot 40 edges out the Tecno Pova 3 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 40 and the Tecno Pova 3?
The Infinix Hot 40 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Tecno Pova 3 — 38/100.
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 40 over the Tecno Pova 3?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Infinix Hot 40 (59/100 vs 26/100).