Tecno remains one of the competitive budget smartphone brands in Nigeria and has secured a place in the hearts of many, thanks to their constant delivery of top-notch smartphones. The brand’s Pouvoir lineup was first launched last year.

This year has seen some other spectacular smartphones from the line-up, including the lovely Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air and Pouvoir 3 Plus.

In this post, we will take a look at some core specs of the smartphones and how much they go for in the current market.

Prices of Tecno Pouvoir 3 Plus & 3 Air in Nigeria

Tecno rates among the top budget smartphone brands in Nigeria today. As it stands, Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air goes for price range between N26,000 and N28,000 while the Pouvoir 3 Plus can be purchased for anything between N49,000 and N58,000.

The smartphone can be purchased in various Tecno outlets and smartphone stores across the country. They can also be purchased via e-commerce stores. The variation in the prices as stated above is because of some factors, which include the mode of purchase, the currency exchange rate as at the time of purchase, and period of purchase.

Tecno Pouvoir 3 Plus Specs at a Glance

• Release Date : 2019, August
• Network : GSM / HSPA/ LTE
• Screen Size : 6.35 inches, 99.5 cm2 (~82.3% screen-to-body ratio)
• Screen Type : AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
• Display: 720 x 1548 pixels (~269 ppi density)
• Dimension: 159 x 76 x 9.2 mm (6.26 x 2.99 x 0.36 in)
• Processor Type: Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
• Chipset : Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
• Operating System: Android 9.0 (Pie), HIOS 5.0
• GPU: PowerVR GE8320
• RAM: 3 GB/ 4 GB
• Storage: 32 GB/ 64 GB; expandable – microSD, up to 128 GB (dedicated slot)
• Back Camera: Triple – 13-megapixels main camera, 8-megapixels wide-angle camera, 2-megapixel depth camera with Quad flashlights
• Front Camera: 8 MP
• Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
• Battery: Non-removable Li-Po 6000 mAh battery

Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air Specs at a Glance

• Release Date : 2019, August
• Network : GSM / HSPA/ LTE
• Screen Size : 6.0 inches, 92.9 cm2 (~72.9% screen-to-body ratio)
• Screen Type : IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
• Display: 480 x 960 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~179 ppi density)
• Dimension: 163 x 78.2 x 9.3 mm (6.42 x 3.08 x 0.37 in)
• Processor Type: Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
• Chipset : Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
• Operating System: Android 9.0 Pie (Go edition), HIOS 5.0
• GPU: PowerVR GE8320
• RAM: 1 GB
• Storage: 16 GB; expandable – microSD, up to 128 GB (dedicated slot)
• Back Camera: Single – 8 MP, AF
• Front Camera: 8 MP
• Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer
• Battery: Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery

Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air vs Tecno Pouvoir 3 Plus – What’s the Difference?

While the Pouvoir 3 Air and the Pouvoir 3 Plus are not necessarily among the brands best phones released in 2019, they have found a place in the smartphone market thanks to their monstrous battery capacities. While they have a few features in common, here are some of the core differences between these two smartphones.

Design and Body Size

Pouvoir 3 Plus: 159 x 76 x 9.2 mm (6.26 x 2.99 x 0.36 in)

Pouvoir 3 Air: 163 x 78.2 x 9.3 mm (6.42 x 3.08 x 0.37 in)

Predictably, the Pouvoir 3 Plus and 3 Air vary in terms of size and weight. While the Pouvoir 3 Air seem bigger than the 3 Plus, the 3 Plus is weightier. This is largely because of the heavier battery capacity the 3 Plus is packed with. Both phones though, are relatively comfortable to hold and slots perfectly to the pocket.

Display

Pouvoir 3 Plus: 720 x 1548 pixels (~269 ppi density)

Pouvoir 3 Air: 480 x 960 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~179 ppi density)

The Pouvoir 3 Plus boasts an AMOLED capacitive touchscreen with 16M colours and a commendable 720 x 1548 pixels with approximately 269 ppi density. The 3 Air settles for a more conservative 480 x 960 pixels, 18:9 ratio with an approximate 179 ppi density and an IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with 16M colours.

Battery

Pouvoir 3 Plus: 6000mAh

Pouvoir 3 Air: 5000mAh

This is the most spectacular feature of both smartphones. The Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air features a monstrous 5, 000mAh while the Pouvoir 3 Plus notches a more outstanding 6, 000 mAh which means the phones can be used for up to 3 and 4 days respectfully when fully charged.

Camera

Pouvoir 3 Plus: Triple – 13-megapixels main camera, 8-megapixels wide-angle camera, 2-megapixel depth camera

Pouvoir 3 Air: Single (8 MP)

Both smartphones don’t rate among the very best in terms of camera quality but they maintain steady camera setup that does the job for you just fine. The Pouvoir 3 Air features a single camera setup with 8 MP main camera mounted at the rear and another 8 MP front shooter for selfie. The Pouvoir 3 Plus whereas boasts a triple camera setup which includes a steady 13 MP main camera, an 8 MP wide-angle camera and another 2 MP depth camera. It also features a simple 8 MP front camera for selfies.

RAM

Pouvoir 3 Plus: 3 GB/4 GB

Pouvoir 3 Air: 1 GB

There is a significant difference here in terms of RAM sizes and overall performance. While the Pouvoir 3 Plus bags lovely 3 GB or 4 GB RAM depending on the variance, the Pauvoir 3 Air only manages a 1 GB RAM.