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Review: TECNO Mobile POVA – Features, Price and Full Specifications

Review: TECNO Mobile POVA – Features, Price and Full Specifications

After the recent launch of the Pouvoir 4, global premier mobile phone brand TECNO Mobile has launched another smartphone under its high-end series the all-new POVA. The new POVA is designed with premium quality and exceptional features with an AI quad camera, long-lasting battery life, large display and game essentials for the mobile gaming enthusiasts.

The TECNO Mobile POVA is priced at PHP6,999 it will be exclusively available in their official online store on Shopee and selected authorized distributors nationwide.

So, let’s check out more of what the TECNO Mobile POVA has to offer.

What’s in the box

Inside the box of the POVA we got the following contents:

  • TECNO POVA Device
  • MicroUSB to USB Type-C Cable
  • 18W USB Fast Charger Adapter
  • Earphone
  • SIM Ejector Tool
  • Tempered Glass Film
  • Clear Protective Jelly Case
  • Documentations (Warranty Card, Google Assistant, 12+1 TOC)

It was a good move from TECNO to add a free tempered glass film as well as including a clear protective case for added protection and they put in the earphones too, unlike other brands in the same price point doesn’t include some of the mentioned accessories.

Display and Build

Upfront, the display of the POVA is a one step up from the Pouvoir 4 as this new device offers a large 6.8-inch Dot-In HD+ display with a resolution of 720 x 1640 pixels. With a body to screen ratio of 90.4 percent, it offers a better viewing experience for users who loves to watch videos, online streaming and avid gamers. So far we experience nice rich colors and pretty immersive huge display.

The display is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass with a 2.5 D curved glass which has that slight curvature at the edge of the glass display making it a little more stylish.

On top of the display you will find a tiny punch-hole front facing camera, dual LED flash lights and the front grille speakers.

Located on the right side you have the power and volume buttons while on the left side holds the SIM Card tray and the Google Assistant button in color red. And finally at the bottom you’ll find the charging port, mic and a 3.5mm jack.

The POVA offers three available colors and for this review we got the Magic Blue. The material used is same as the Pouvoir 4 which is made of plastic and glass. The frame is built of polycarbonate material which makes the overall look of the device premium and sturdy.

Still at the back, you can immediately spot the AI Quad Camera and the LED Flash Light housed together in a rectangular shaped design as well as in the middle area a fingerprint scanner plus the TECNO logo just below it.

The POVA gets an improved and better heat dissipation thanks to its 3D multi-layer graphite and thermal conductive gel. It has also reduced its charging temperature rise with its dual IC charging solution.

Performance and OS

As for the CPU, powering the POVA is a built-in 2.0GHz MediaTek Helio G80 processor ideal for everyday mobile gamers and helps boost the AI camera’s performance. With its HyperEngine Game Technology it ensures you a smoother performance for those heavy-loading games, lag-free experience and power management.

The POVA comes equipped with an available 64GB of storage expandable up to 256GB via the dedicated microSD slot and a substantial 6GB memory to run or open all the applications smoothly. 

The POVA operates on HiOS 7.0 a customized version of the Android 10 operating system. The operating system is also bundled with utility applications that allow users to free up memory, freeze applications, and limit data accessibility for applications. It also has a dark theme option, ultra-power saving mode, photo compression, social turbo WhatsApp plugin and more.

A number of common apps comes pre-installed such as Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, YT Music and the standard Google apps. Aside from that there are a number of mobile game apps included as well like SongPop, Danger Dash, Puzzle Pets, Majestic Quest, The Love Boat and PUBG Mobile Lite.

The operating system together with the installed apps consumed almost an 11.88GB storage leaving you with 52.12GB to use.

Camera and Video

Equipped with an AI Quad Camera at the rear, the new POVA features a 13-megapixel focal length camera at f/1.85 aperture, 2MP macro lens, 2MP depth lens and a TECNO AI lens. Don’t worry if you’re having difficulty shooting in low light conditions, you can simply turn on the quad flash light. Shooting modes available are slow motion, short video, video, AI Cam, beauty, bokeh, AR shot, panorama and documents.

For selfies, it sports an 8-megapixel AI front camera with available shooting modes like short video, video, AI Cam, beauty, portrait, AR shot and a wideselfie. Two dual LED flash lights are available in case you need to shoot in low light conditions.

The POVA can shoot videos up to 720p, 1080p and 2K resolution with an available video beauty mode or bokeh effect.

Here are some photos taken with the TECNO Mobile POVA rear camera:

Front camera sample shots:

Video sample:

Google Lens

A dedicated Google Lens shortcut can be found in the camera app available for shooting on both the rear and front cam. Google Lens is an AI-powered technology that uses your smartphone camera and deep machine learning to not only detect an object but understand it and offer actions such as scanning, translation, shopping, and more.

Battery and Connectivity

The POVA provides a massive 6000mAh power and they included an 18W dual IC Flash Charger to juice up this device helping to increase charging efficiency by 20%. It is compatible with multi charging protocol, which has passed the global CB/CE/UL/BIS safety certification.

Charging the device it took us almost 2 hours to get the battery at full charge, here is our test results:

  • 5 minutes – 6 percent
  • 15 minutes – 22 percent
  • 30 minutes – 47 percent
  • 1 hour – 94 percent

The 18W flash charger so far did its very best to juice up the large battery of the POVA, as we can see that after 15 minutes it got the POVA to increase the battery to 22 percent then almost to 50 percent in just 30 minutes.

Using the Battery Lab from the Settings menu we can see how much the following apps utilize the battery of the POVA.

For connectivity, the POVA supports Wi-Fi 2.4G+5 G, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, 4G, 3G, and 2G networks making data connection or file transfer a breeze and crystal clear calls.

Game Features 

The TECNO Mobile POVA is equipped with three game enhancement features to make your game experience better and orderly. First you have Game Space where all your favorite games are in one place. Second is Game Mode to ensure smooth operation of any games from freezing unnecessary applications, background network restrictions and other useful features like game management, game anti-addiction and more. Lastly, the Game Assistant 2.0 that provides some necessary game tools from screen recording, screen capture, magic button, incoming call reject and more.

Conclusion

For just PHP6,999, the TECNO Mobile POVA is packed with great features in an affordable price from a large display, long-lasting battery bundled with an 18W fast charger, and an impressive processor. Users who does everyday task will be efficient and effortless while gaming enthusiasts will experience smooth, enjoyable game play with the TECNO Mobile POVA.

What We Love

  • 6.8-inch HD+ display
  • Long-lasting 6000mAh battery
  • Powerful 2.0GHz Helio G80 processor
  • Game enhancement features and tools
  • 18W dual IC Flash Charger
  • Quad Camera setup
  • Affordable price
  • 12+1 warranty support
  • 6GB Memory

What We Want

  • More internal storage
  • Higher camera sensor
  • Night mode
  • USB Type-C cable and charging port

TECNO POVA Full Specifications:

  • Display: 6.8-inch HD+ Dot-In Screen, 720x1640pixels
  • Processor: Helio G80 Processor
  • Battery: 6000mAh
  • Ports: Micro-USB Charging Port and 3.5mm Jack
  • Rear Camera: AI Quad Camera – 13MP Main f/1.85, 2MP Depth Lens, 2MP Macro Lens and TECNO AI Lens with built-in Quad Flash Light
  • Front Camera: 8M AI Selfie with Dual Flash Light
  • Storage: 64GB with expandable storage via MicroSD
  • Memory: 6GB
  • Connectivity: WiFi 2.4G+5 G/BT 5.0
  • Game Features: Game Space, Game Mode and Game Assistant 2.0
  • OS: HiOS 7.0 based on Android 10
  • SIM: Dual SIM – Nano SIM + Nano Sim
  • Network: 4G/3G/2G
  • Sensors: ALS, P-Sensor, G-Sensor, M-Sensor, Software Gyroscope and OTG
  • Dimensions: 171.23×77.57×9.40mm
  • Color: Magic Blue, Dazzle Black and Speed Purple
  • Price: PHP6,999

Check out the TECNO Mobile PH Official Store in Shopee Mall to see the latest offerings. For updates and other information, visit www.tecno-mobile.com/ph.

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Raymund Ravanera is an accomplished and experienced graphic designer with almost 20 years of creative expertise working in the graphic design industry. He loves the latest gadgets, food and movies. Currently, he owns and manages megabites.com.ph, an online technology and lifestyle blog since 2015.

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