Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air specs, review, price
Owning a smartphone is a necessity for most people in the present-day world. The recently released Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air is one of the top smartphones in the midrange market today. The device comes with a 6.0-inch display, a 5000 mAh battery and has a 2.0 GHz quad-core cortex A53 processor. It runs on the Go edition of Android 9 Pie and is an excellent choice for both the working class and students.
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The Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air smartphone was released in August 2019. It is a smaller version of the Pouvior 3 which was released a few months earlier. The Tecno Pourvoir 3 release date was June 2019. This new release features a large-screen display and a powerful battery. The Pouvoir series has been performing very well in the market. It is available in Nigeria and other countries as well at an affordable price. In Nigeria, the approximate retail price is 27,000 Naira.
Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air overview
This device has some pros that make it suitable for purchase. It also has a few limitations. Before purchasing it, it is essential to consider these advantages and limitations;
The good
- It comes with a large 6.0 inch display that is fantastic for watching videos and playing games.
- It has a long-lasting battery. With proper use, the user can use it for extended periods without worrying about battery drain.
- The CPU is high-grade, so the phone does not stutter under normal usage conditions.
The bad
- It comes with a highly pixelated screen that makes it unsuitable for viewing images or watching videos.
- The design is rather simple and ordinary.
- It is not dust and water-resistant.
- Both wireless and fast-charging features are not available.
- The large size may make it hard for some people to operate using one hand.
- Both the rear and front cameras are not suitable for taking high-quality pictures and videos.
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Pouvoir 3 Air specs
This device has the following specifications and features;
- Release date: August 2019
- Build materials: Glass front and plastic back
- Dimensions: 163 x 78.2 x 9.3 millimetres (6.42 x 3.08 x 0.37 inches)
- Colours: Midnight Black, Champagne Gold, Aqua Blue
- SIM: Dual nano-SIM
- Screen size: 6.0 inches
- Resolution: 480 x 960 pixels
- Screen type: IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen
- Operating system: Android 9.0 Pie- Go edition
- Processor: Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
- RAM: 1 GB
- Internal memory: 16 GB
- External memory: MicroSD up to 128 GB
- Main camera: 8 megapixels
- Selfie camera: 8 megapixels
- Bluetooth: 5.0 with A2DP and LE
- USB: micro USB 2.0
- Sensors: Fingerprint & accelerometer
- Radio: FM radio
- Battery: Li-Po 5000 mAh (non-removable)
Hardware
When conducting the Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air review, you will note the following features;
Design
This smartphone measures 163 x 78.2 x 9.3 millimetres (6.42 x 3.08 x 0.37 inches). It uses traditional Tecno design, which is somewhat outdated. The front is made of glass while the back is made of plastic. It also features aluminium frames. Compared to other modern devices, this phone is a bit thick. For some people, this phone may be a bit difficult to use with one hand.
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Unlike the Tecno Pouvoir 3, the device has more bezels both at the top and bottom. In the top bezel, there are sensors and the 8-megapixel selfie camera. The top bezel also houses the LED flash, earpiece and notification light. The sides are also well-trimmed. The left side of the device is plain. However, the right side houses the power and volume keys. At the bottom, there is a USB port for charging as well as the 3.5 mm headphone jack.
The rear side of this smartphone is rather plain. It has the single 8-megapixel primary camera and a flashlight beneath it. The fingerprint sensor is located slightly below the single camera. The phone comes in three fantastic colours. These are Midnight Black, Champagne Gold and Aqua Blue.
Display
This mobile phone comes with a 6.0 inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display. The screen is quite large and is suitable for both work-related and non-work related activities. The size of the screen makes it easy to create or edit documents for school or work. It is also large enough for playing games and displaying both photos and videos.
The screen’s resolution is 480 x 960 pixels with an 18:9 ratio. While this is seemingly okay for a mid-range device, the Tecno Pouvoir 3 has a better display.
Processor, storage, and performance
The processor in this phone is a quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53. It offers high performance. Under normal usage, the device is unlikely to be sluggish. It can handle relatively bulky 3D games without slowing down unnecessarily.
One concern about this device is its small Random Access Memory (RAM) of only 1 GB. The user is limited to only light applications to avoid instability and jerkiness that are often witnessed when running bulky applications. The 16 GB internal memory is relatively okay. However, people who need more space to store their documents, pictures or images can use a microSD card of up to 128 GB.
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The overall performance of the device is okay for its price and specs. It is worth noting that under normal and proper use, the device is not unstable or jerky. Persons who primarily use their devices for watching movies and playing games should pick higher grade devices instead.
Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air battery
One of the best features of this device is its Li-Po 5000 mAh battery which is non-removable. With this battery, the user can stream videos, play games or music and do other activities for an extended period. The battery gives up to 22 hours of video streaming and about 42 hours of call time, which is quite impressive.
Similar to most devices in this range, the phone does not come with a fast-charging system. Neither does it support wireless charging. Hopefully, Transsion Holdings will consider designing and releasing mid-range devices which support these two features.
Speaker and call quality
The speaker in this device produces high-quality sound. The user can play music, listen to the radio and other audio files without strain, both on the loudspeaker and when using earphones. The sound quality of calls is also excellent.
Software
What are the software features for this affordable smartphone?
OS & features
The phone runs on the Android 9 Pie Go edition. Can it be upgraded? The manufacturer is yet to confirm this. At the rear side of the device, there is a fingerprint scanner that is very sensitive and responsive. The user can unlock their phone with one touch. The device also features face unlock for added security.
Camera, video, and image quality
The selfie and primary cameras are not the primary selling point for this device. People who enjoy taking videos and pictures should choose higher-grade Tecno phones for these purposes. Nonetheless, it comes with two basic cameras. The primary one, at the rear, is an 8-megapixel camera. The selfie camera is also 8 megapixels.
The selfie camera has an LED flash to allow taking better quality images and videos in low light. Beneath the primary camera, there is a flashlight for the same purpose. This camera takes 1080p videos at 30fps. Both the cameras feature panorama, HDR, face ID and face unlock.
Reviews
Some of the reviews and opinions about this smartphone on Twitter are;
Accessories
When unboxing this device, the buyer will find the following accessories;
- One transparent back cover
- A power adapter
- One USB cable
- One pair of earphones
- An ejector pin
- A user manual
- A warranty card
Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air price
This device is affordable. Are you wondering where to buy Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air? It is easily available for retail at different offline and online stores across Nigeria. The current retail price is;
- Jumia Nigeria: 27,380 Naira
- Konga: 27,000 Naira
- Pointekonline: 27,800 Naira
Verdict
The Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air specs and price match, meaning that the device offers value for money. It is suitable for people who do not use their devices for very bulky applications. It is also suitable for those who are not particularly interested in taking very high-quality pictures and images. Its speed and overall performance are relatively okay.
Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air is one of the affordable devices that were recently released by Transsion Holdings. It has a relatively impressive performance for the ordinary phone user who does not have very high demands. Both the working class and students will enjoy using this smartphone. One of its best features is the 5000 mAh battery that facilitates long hours of use without charging it.
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