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Tecno Pova 5 & Pova 5 Pro with 50MP dual camera, FHD+ 120Hz display unveiled in India, Check details

Sudhanshu — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 13:18:18 +0000

Earlier today, Tecno held a press event in India where it introduced the Pova 5 series smartphones. The brand has unveiled two smartphones in the series, namely, Tecno Pova 5 and Pova 5 Pro. The Pova 5 is a 4G smartphone, whereas the Pova 5 Pro comes with 5G connectivity. The smartphones also feature large FHD+ resolution displays with high refresh rate and large batteries with fast charging. Let’s look at the details.

Tecno Pova 5 & Pova 5 Pro specs

The Tecno Pova 5 Pro boasts a sizable 6.78-inch FHD+ display complete with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, ensuring fluid visuals. Enhancing security, the device incorporates a side-facing fingerprint scanner. Photography enthusiasts will find interest in the dual-camera setup on the rear, featuring a 50-megapixel main sensor accompanied by an AI lens.

Under the hood, the Pova 5 Pro is powered by the Dimensity 6080 processor, complemented by a substantial 8GB of RAM and an additional 8GB of virtual RAM. The phone will come in 128GB and 256GB internal storage options. The device is supported by a robust 5,000mAh battery, with 68W fast charging capabilities for swift recharging. The smartphone also includes a 2,820mm² vapor chamber and a 12,979mm² heat dissipation area, ensuring effective temperature management during extended usage. It operates on Android 13-based HiOS 13.

A notable feature of the Pova 5 Pro is the dynamic RGB lighting-enabled Arc Interface situated on the rear panel. This distinctive design element lights up in various colors, enhancing the gaming experience, displaying charging status, and notifying users about incoming notifications.

Furthermore, the smartphone incorporates dual stereo speakers and a Z-axis linear motor to enhance tactile feedback. The Pova 5 Pro offers comprehensive connectivity options, including dual SIM support, 5G compatibility, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth, GPS, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

On the other hand, the Pova 5 has a unique design that looks like robot armor on the back and is called Turbor Mecha. Specs-wise, the Tecno Pova 5 features a substantial 6.78-inch IPS LCD with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 240Hz touch sampling rate.

Driven by a mid-range Helio G99 SoC and 8GB of RAM, the device will also be available with 128GB and 256GB storage options. Notably, the device is equipped with a massive 6,000mAh battery, complemented by 45W fast charging and even supporting 10W reverse charging. Photography enthusiasts can enjoy a 50MP rear camera alongside a depth sensor. For selfies, an 8MP front camera is provided.

Price & availability

The Tecno Pova 5 is available in Hurricane Blue, Amber Gold, and Mecha Black color choices, while the Pova 5 Pro offers Silver Fantasy and Dark Illusion options. Currently, Tecno hasn’t revealed the prices for these models in India. However, we can anticipate that this information will be disclosed on August 14.

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Tecno Camon 19 Pro Mondrian, POVA 5G, Spark 9 get awesome discounts: Amazon Great Indian Festival

Sudhanshu — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 18:57:23 +0000

As the Indian festive season approaches, both Amazon and Flipkart, India’s biggest e-commerce platforms will be hosting the Great Indian Festival and Big Billion Day sale starting September 23. We recently covered some quality offers from Realme, Oppo, and Infinix. However, if you are looking for deals on Tecno smartphones, look no further.

Tecno Camon 19 Pro Mondrian

The newly released Tecno Camon 19 Pro Mondrain edition will go on sale starting September 22. This device is essentially a Camon 19 Pro, however, it features a special back panel which is an homage to the famous Dutch painter, Piet Mondrian. The back changes color from white to mirror the works of Mondrain when it comes in contact with sunlight.

The device will launch at a special price of ₹17,999, which is likely to rise later. The brand will also offer a 10% instant discount to SBI Card users.

Tecno POVA 5G

The POVA 5G launched earlier this year with a price tag of ₹19,999. The device is among the few 5G smartphones offered by the brand in India.

It has a massive 6.9-inch 120Hz display with a 2460 x 1080 pixel resolution. It is powered by a Dimensity 900 chipset, which is complimented by 8GB LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. Another key feature of the device is its massive 6,000mAh battery, which supports 18W fast charging. As for optics, the device has a 50MP + 2MP + AI lens triple camera setup, and a 16MP selfie camera.

The Tecno POVA 5G has been listed as part of the Great Indian Festival Kickstarter deal. It is available for Rs. 15,299. Additionally, SBI credit card users will get Rs 1,250 and Rs 1,500 off on non-EMI and EMI transactions, respectively. On the other hand, customers can avail a discount of Rs. 750 using their SBI debit cards.

Tecno Spark 9

The Tecno Spark 9 was launched a couple of months ago in India. The device was priced at Rs. 8,999 after its launch. However, Amazon India will offer it for Rs. 8,099 during the Great Indian Festival sale. In addition to that, SBI debit and credit card users will get up to Rs. 1500 off on making the purchase.

For that price, you’ll be getting a 6.6-inch LCD display with HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The device will feature a Helio G37 paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. It will run on Android 12 and have the Virtual RAM feature onboard. For optics, you’ll get a 13-megapixel dual-camera setup with LED flash. Lastly, it will have a large 5,000mAh battery.

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TECNO POVA 5G on sale in India: Price & Launch Offers

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 10:25:02 +0000

A few days back TECNO POVA 5G was announced in India. For the unaware, it is Tecno’s first 5G smartphone. Almost a week later, the handset is finally up for sale in the country. Let’s check out how much it costs in the region along with its launch offers.

TECNO POVA 5G

TECNO POVA 5G India Price and Launch Offers

The TECNO POVA 5G is up for grabs in India at an introductory price tag of ₹19,999. The phone is sold exclusively on Amazon India in a single Aether Black color option. It is on sale since 12 PM today.

The brand says that the first 1,500 buyers of the smartphone will get a free power bank worth ₹1,999. The freebie for the eligible customers will be dispatched separately and they will be notified regarding the same when it happens.

Anyway, all buyers can avail a flat 10% discount on Federal Bank cards. This offer is valid on transactions through credit cards, debit cards, and debit card EMI.

TECNO POVA 5G Specifications

The handset sports a 6.9-inch 120Hz display (LCD) with a resolution of 2460 x 1080 pixels (FHD+) and a centered punch hole. It is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 900 chipset paired with 8GB LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.

It has a 50MP + 2MP + AI lens triple camera setup on the rear and a 16MP selfie camera. It offers a dedicated MicroSD card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Unlike most 5G phones in the segment, it comes with 11 5G bands and WiFi 6. It runs HiOS 8 based on Android 11. Finally, the device is backed by a 6,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging.

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TECNO POVA 5G launched in India with Dimensity 900 SoC, 120Hz display, and more

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 06:31:42 +0000

As scheduled, Tecno has officially launched the TECNO POVA 5G in India. The latest handset from the brand for the country is its first-ever 5G smartphone. This phone was first announced in Nigeria at the end of December. Let’s check out how much it costs and what all it has to offer.

TECNO POVA 5G Price and Availability in India

The TECNO POVA 5G is priced at ₹19,999 ($268) in India for a limited time. It comes in a single Aether Black color option.

The first sale for the handset is planned for February 14 via Amazon India. Customers will get a power bank worth ₹1,999 ($27) for free.

TECNO POVA 5G Specifications and Features

The TECNO POVA 5G is built around a large 6.9-inch display (LCD) with a resolution of 2460 x 1080 pixels (FHD+), 120Hz refresh rate, 20.5:9 aspect ratio, and 91% screen-to-body ratio. It measures 172.82 x 78.24 x 9.07mm in dimensions and features a plastic body like most budget smartphones.

The device is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 900 chipset coupled with 8GB LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB UFS 3.1 storage. There’s support for up to 3GB MemFusion virtual RAM feature and a dedicated MicroSD card slot up to 512GB.

TECNO POVA 5G

The handset houses a triple camera setup on the rear consisting of a 50MP primary sensor, a 2MP secondary sensor, and an AI lens. For selfies and video calls, it uses a 16MP snapper.

On the connectivity front, the phone offers a dual-SIM card slot, 5G, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou), and USB Type-C. It has all the essential sensors like a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and compass.

Other features of the device include a 3.5mm headphone jack, DTS-supported speaker, z-axis linear vibration motor, 180Hz touch sampling rate, splash resistance, and 11 5G bands.

Lastly, the smartphone runs HiOS 8 based on Android 11 and gets its juice from a 6,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging.

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Upcoming Smartphones: Galaxy S22 series, Realme C35, Vivo T1 5G, and more

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Sat, 05 Feb 2022 12:12:36 +0000

Unlike this week, the upcoming week will be a busy one for smartphone launches. We have a total of five events. Out of this, two are for brand new devices. On the other hand, the remaining three conferences are for phones making their way to one of the important markets – India.

Out of all, the most important event is Galaxy Unpacked 2022 by Samsung for the Galaxy S22 series. Let’s take a look at them one by one.

Upcoming Smartphones Next Week

Samsung Galaxy S22 Series

Samsung will officially unveil the Galaxy S22 series at the Galaxy Unpacked 2022 event on February 9. The conference will kickstart at 10 AM ET.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Series | Source: Evan Blass

The South Korean tech giant is expected to announce three handsets, namely Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 Ultra. They are also anticipated to be accompanied by three premium Android tablets, such as Galaxy Tab S8, Galaxy Tab S8+, and Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra.

All the aforementioned devices have leaked extensively multiple times in the last few months. The most interesting of all is Galaxy S22 Ultra as it will be the first Galaxy S smartphone with an in-built stylus.

Realme C35

The Realme C35 is set to launch on February 10. The phone’s global debut will happen in Thailand.

It is expected to come with a dewdrop-notched display, UNISOC T616 SoC, 4GB RAM, 128GB storage, 50MP primary camera, 8MP selfie camera, Android 11, and a 5,000mAh battery.

In terms of design, the handset will resemble the brand’s latest flagship lineup – the Realme GT2 series.

Redmi Note 11 and Redmi Note 11S

The Redmi Note 11 and the Redmi Note 11S are finally making their way to India on February 9. They will be not the only products at the event that will begin at 12 PM.

Redmi Note 11S

Xiaomi has also confirmed to announce the Redmi Smart TV X43 and the Redmi Smart Band Pro at this conference. The former is a new size model in the Redmi Smart TV X series, whereas the latter is the brand’s first fitness tracker with a rectangular display.

The phones are rumored to be costlier than their predecessors, however, the fitness tracker is said to carry an aggressive price tag.

Vivo T1 5G

The Vivo T1 5G will be the company’s second attempt at reviving an online-specific smartphone lineup in India. But the handset coming to the country will be different than the one sold in China with the same name.

Vivo T1 5G

The device for India will arrive with a 6.58-inch FHD+ 120Hz display (LCD), Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, up to 8GB LPDDR4x RAM/128GB UFS 2.2 storage, 50MP + 2MP + 2MP triple camera setup, 16MP selfie camera, 5,000mAh battery, 18W fast charging, and under ₹20,000 price tag.

As far as the launch date is concerned, the Vivo T1 5G will go official on February 9 in India.

Tecno Pova 5G

TECNO POVA 5G is the brand’s first 5G smartphone. After making its global debut in Nigeria at the end of December, it is now heading to India on February 8 with an expected price tag of around ₹18,000-₹20,000.

TECNO POVA 5G

The phone packs features like a 6.9-inch FHD+ 120Hz display (LCD), MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC, 8GB LPDDR5 RAM, 128GB UFS 3.1 storage, 50MP + 2MP + AI len triple camera setup, 16MP selfie camera, HiOS 8 based on Android 11, 6,000mAh battery, and 18W fast charging.

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TECNO POVA 5G India launch date set for February 8

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Sat, 05 Feb 2022 08:05:10 +0000

Recently, Tecno confirmed to debut the TECNO POVA 5G in India. Today, the brand has officially revealed the exact launch date. Let’s take a look at when the company’s first 5G smartphone will go official in India.

According to the official Twitter account of Tecno India, the TECNO POVA 5G will launch in India on February 8. The brand hasn’t disclosed the time. However, going by the previous releases by the company, the phone will likely go official at 12 PM IST or later.

The specifications of the device are already out as it made its global debut in Nigeria at the end of December. It is priced at $289 in the region.

The handset packs a 6.9-inch FHD+ 120Hz display (LCD), a MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC, 8GB LPDDR5 RAM (+3GB virtual RAM), 128GB UFS 3.1 storage, HiOS 8 based on Android 11, 50MP + 2MP + AI lens triple camera setup, 16MP selfie camera, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and a 6,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging.

The CEO of Transsion India, the parent company of TECNO India, hinted at the price of TECNO POVA 5G in late 2021. According to the executive, the smartphone will cost around ₹18,000-₹20,000 in the country.

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TECNO POVA 5G India launch confirmed for next week

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 08:55:22 +0000

Tecno has been teasing the lauch of TECNO POVA 5G in India quite some time. Today, we finally know when the smartphone is heading to the country. The brand has officially revealed the timeline of the phone’s release. At the same time, it has also disclosed the official retailer.

In a press release sent to us, Tecno has confirmed to launch the TECNO POVA 5G in India next week. The brand’s first 5G smartphone will be sold on Amazon India.

The company has started teasing the arrival of the handset on social media. It will most likely disclose the exact launch date by the end of this week.

Since the phone is already official in Nigeria, we know everything about it. It has a 6.9-inch FHD+ 120Hz display (LCD), MediaTek Dimensity 900 chipset, LPDDR5 RAM, and UFS 3.1 storage.

The device arrives with a 16MP selfie camera and a triple camera setup on the rear comprising of a 50MP primary sensor, a 2MP secondary sensor, and an AI lens. It has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and runs HiOS 8 based on Android 11.

Finally, the handset is backed by a 6,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging. In Nigeria, the device is sold in a sole 8GB + 128GB memory configuration. At present, it’s not known whether India will get the same variant or another. However, we know that it will cost around ₹18,000-₹20,000.

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Upcoming Smartphones in January 2022: Samsung, OnePlus, Xiaomi, Realme & more

Pranav Sawant — Mon, 03 Jan 2022 07:37:56 +0000

We’re officially in 2022 and the first month of the year, January has begun. This month we expect to see many smartphones launching across the world. Some of the confirmed phone launches are from big brands like Samsung, OnePlus, Xiaomi, Realme, Vivo, and Oppo. We are also expected to see gamer-centric phones from Lenovo, premium devices from iQOO, and a couple of budget phones from brands like Tecno. So without further ado, let’s have a look at the list.

1. Lenovo Legion Y90

Lenovo will launch its Legion Y90 gaming smartphone in China. The smartphone made it to multiple rumors and it revealed its key specs and design. Similar to the company’s previous Legion Phone 2 Pro, the Legion Y90 may come with a landscape form factor. It is expected to feature a 6.92-inch Samsung E4 AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and 720Hz touch sampling rate.

As teased recently, the phone will come with Double Engine Air Cooling technology, which could be similar to the Double Turbo Fan Supercharged Liquid Cooling technology seen in the Legion Phone 2 Pro. It will keep the internals cool even in intense gaming sessions. The device is rumored to come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 internal storage.

2. Vivo Y21T

Although the company unveiled the Vivo Y21T last month in Indonesia, it was previously scheduled to have its debut in India. The phone will launch on January 3 in India and offer budget-centric specs to the masses.

As per the variant released in Indonesia, the smartphone has a 6.51-inch water-drop notch display with an HD+(1600 x 710 pixels) resolution. It is an LCD panel with a 60Hz refresh rate, 20:9 aspect ratio, and 89% screen-to-body ratio. The Indian variant, however, is slated to come with a slightly larger 6.58-inch FHD+ screen with a 90Hz refresh rate.

It has a 50MP + 2MP + 2MP triple rear camera system at the rear and an 8MP selfie snapper at the front. The smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 680 SoC and has 6GB RAM + 128GB internal storage. In India, it will have 4GB of RAM with the same 128GB onboard storage. It runs on Android 11 out of the box and has a 5,000mAh battery.

3. Realme GT 2

Realme will have a big launch this month as it is expected to launch its flagship for the year, the Realme GT 2 series. The series will comprise of two major phones, the GT 2 and the GT 2 Pro, the company is also expected to launch the master edition and a camera-focused phone on January 4.

Realme GT2 Pro

The Realme GT 2 was recently spotted on TENAA flaunting a 6.62-inch AMOLED display with an FHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The GT 2 Pro was also seen with a 6.7-inch QHD+ AMOLED screen and 120Hz refresh rate. The duo will have an in-display fingerprint scanner.

At the helm, the GT 2 is expected to come powered by the Snapdragon 888 SoC, while the GT 2 Pro will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. The series is expected to come with a big battery with 65W fast charging support. As for cameras, there will be a 50MP + 50MP + a telephoto sensor on the Pro, whereas the vanilla may have a 50MP + 8MP + 2MP setup.

4. iQOO 9, 9 Pro

iQOO 9 series will be officially launched on January 5 in China. The series comprises the iQOO 9 and 9 Pro, both featuring the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. The vanilla phone is expected to have a 6.78-inch FHD+ flat-screen AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, while the Pro is touted to have a 6.78-inch QHD+ curved edged AMOLED LTPO screen with a 120Hz refresh rate.

iQOO 9

The series will have a Samsung GN5 sensor and may feature a triple camera system. The Pro was recently rumored to have a 50MP Samsung JN1 secondary sensor and a 16MP telephoto lens. The series is expected to pack a 4,700mAh battery with whopping 120W fast charging support.

5. Vivo V23

Vivo will unveil India’s first colour-changing phone dubbed Vivo V23 on January 5. Interestingly, the phone’s back color will change in direct sunlight and UV light. The series comprising of the V23 and V23 Pro is expected to launch with a 50MP Autofocus Dual Selfie camera and one of the phones may feature a 108MP lens.

The specs for the phone are scarce but we know that the series will feature an AMOLED panel and have a mid-range processor. The Pro model was spotted on Geekbench with MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC.

6. Xiaomi 11i, 11i HyperCharge

Xiaomi will take wraps off the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge on January 6 in India. Rumors are rife that the phone will be a rebadged model of the Redmi Note 11 Pro+(Chinese model) for the Indian market with slight changes.

The Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge will feature a 6.67-inch Samsung AMOLED screen with an FHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. It will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC paired with up to 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. It is expected to have a 108MP + 8MP + 2MP triple camera setup. The phone will have a 4,500mAh battery with a crazy fast 120W fast charging technology.

7. Realme 9i

Realme is expected to launch the Realme 9i on January 10 in Vietnam. The smartphone was spotted on certification sites with Snapdragon 680 SoC and a 5,000mAh battery. It is also expected to have a 33W fast charging support.

Realme 9i

The smartphone will feature a 6.6-inch LCD punch-hole display with an FHD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. It is rumored to have a 50MP + 8MP + 2MP triple camera system and a 16MP selfie snapper. As for security, it will feature a side-facing fingerprint scanner. The device is expected to run on Android 11 out of the box with Realme UI 2.0.

8. OnePlus 10, OnePlus 9RT

One of the most anticipated phone launches would be the OnePlus 10 series. The company is expected to launch the phone in the second week of this month with flagship-level internals. If we go by the recent news, the series may debut on January 11 in China.

The OnePlus 10 duo is expected to come with an AMOLED screen featuring a high refresh rate. As per leaks, the Pro may come with a 6.7-inch QHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Similar to the predecessor, the 10 series will make use of a punch-hole screen. The series will have Hasselblad powered triple camera system with a 48MP + 50MP + 8MP system on the Pro. The series is rumored to come powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 onboard storage.

OnePlus will launch the OnePlus 9RT on January 14 in India. The OnePlus 9RT is slated to come with a 6.62-inch 120Hz screen, 50MP triple camera system, and Snapdragon 888 SoC.

9. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE

After a heap of leaks, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE will finally launch this month. Although we don’t have an exact launch date, the phone was listed in multiple retail stores across the world. The phone is also slated to launch in India this month.

The smartphone will feature a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It will have a 12MP + 12MP + 8MP triple rear camera system and a 32MP selfie lens. It will be powered by the Snapdragon 888 SoC for some markets, while the Indian market will get the Exynos 2100 powered model. It will pack a 4,500mAh battery with 25W fast charging support.

10. Tecno Pova 5G

Recently, Transsion India’s CEO confirmed that the Tecno POVA 5G will be launched in the third or fourth week of January in India. It may debut under ₹20,000(~$269) segment in the country and will have specs like Dimensity 900 SoC and a triple camera system.

The smartphone was recently launched in Nigeria and it has a large 6.95-inch IPS LCD display with a Full-HD+ resolution. It has a 120Hz refresh rate and a 16MP selfie camera. The device features a 50MP + 2MP + AI lens at the rear. One of its highlights will be the big 6,000mAh battery. It will have an 18W fast charging support.

11. Oppo A16K

Oppo is also expected to launch a budget-centric phone in India. The upcoming Oppo A16k is tipped to launch this month with a 6.52-inch HD+ display. It will have a 13MP + 5MP dual-rear camera and a single selfie lens.

The phone is expected to come powered by the MediaTek Helio G35 SoC paired with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage. It will pack a 4,230mAh battery with a 10W charging speed. The phone will run on Android 11 OS out of the box with ColorOS on the top.

These are some of the phones launching this month. Which device are you most excited about? Do tell us in the comments.

Tecno POVA 5G Indian price and launch date revealed by Transsion India CEO

Sudhanshu — Fri, 31 Dec 2021 15:39:06 +0000

Yesterday, we reported on the possible Indian launch timeline of Tecno‘s first-ever 5G smartphone, the Tecno POVA 5G. The device was revealed to launch sometime in January 2022. Now, more reports have surfaced with finer details on the expected launch date as well as the device’s price point and more.

According to a report by Giznext, Arijeet Talapatra, CEO of Transsion India has revealed in an interview that the Tecno POVA 5G will release in India in the third or fourth week of January. Additionally, Talapatra revealed that the device will be priced around Rs 18,000 to 20.000 in the subcontinent.

Tecno POVA 5G specifications and features

To recall, the Tecno POVA 5G first launched in Nigeria earlier this week features a massive 6.95-inch IPS LCD panel with a punch-hole design. It offers 1080 x 2460 pixels, Full HD+ resolution, 480ppi pixel density, and a 120Hz refresh rate. The Dimensity 900 chipset is present under the hood of the POVA 5G.

The POVA 5G has 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It boots to HiOS flavored Android 11. The device comes with 3 GB of virtual RAM. For security, the device is fitted with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. Shown in the images is the Aether Black edition of the POVA 5G.

The rear camera system of the POVA 5G has a 50-megapixel primary camera, a 2-megapixel camera, and an AI lens. For selfies, the device is fitted with a 16-megapixel front-facing camera.

The Tecno POVA 5G has a 6,000mAh battery, coupled with 18W fast charging. The company claims that a 15-minute charge will offer 3 hours of gameplay time. The POVA 5G offers 775 hours of standby time, 55 hours of talk time, and 11 hours of gaming.

Apart from the smartphone, Tecno also plans to increase its accessories offering. Talapatra stated that “We are planning to launch new TWS, speakers, and smartwatch next year.”

He said that speakers will be launched in January, while smartwatches will be available in Q2 and both will be priced under Rs. 5,000.

Tecno POVA 5G smartphone tipped to launch in India in January

Jeet — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 03:52:38 +0000

Tecno recently announced its first-ever 5G smartphone in the form of Tecno POVA 5G. The device has been launched in the Nigerian market and now details about the phone’s launch in the Indian market have surfaced online.

According to tipster Mukul Sharma (via 91Mobiles), the Tecno POVA 5G smartphone will go official in India sometime in January 2022 but the exact launch date is not yet known. Not just that, a promotional marketing poster has also been leaked.

Coming to the specifications, the smartphone features a 6.95-inch IPS LCD Full HD+ display that offers a 1080 x 2460 pixels screen resolution, 480ppi pixel density, and a higher refresh rate of 120Hz.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 900 chipset, coupled with 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It also comes with 3GB of virtual RAM. There’s also a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for added security.

In the camera department, the phone features a triple-camera setup that includes a 50-megapixel primary sensor, a 2-megapixel secondary sensor, and an AI tertiary lens. On the front side, there’s a 12-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

The Tecno POVA 5G is running HiOS custom user interface based on the Android 11 operating system. It is powered by a 6,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging that offers 775 hours of standby time, 55 hours of talk time and 11 hours of gaming. The company claims that a 15-minute charge will offer 3 hours of gameplay time.

Pova 5G, Tecno’s first 5G phone’s renders, key specifications revealed

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Sun, 21 Nov 2021 11:09:32 +0000

Tecno is reportedly working on the launch of the Tecno Pova Neo smartphone. Fresh information reveals that the company could be also working on its first 5G phone called the Tecno Pova 5G. Key specifications as well as the renders of the device have now been revealed.

Tecno Pova 5G specifications and design

Tech Arena24 YouTuber has revealed that the Tecno Pova 5G has a 6.9-inch IPS LCD screen that offers a Full HD+ resolution. The official render of the device shows it will be sporting a punch-hole design.

Tecno Pova 5G

The first 5G phone from the brand will be driven by the Dimensity 900 chipset. It will offer users 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of built-in storage. The device is packed with a 6,000mAh battery that offers 18W fast charging.

There is no word on the front camera of the Pova 5G. Its back panel has a 50-megapixel triple camera unit, which is coupled with a quad-LED flash unit. Its right edge has a volume rocker and a power key, which is integrated with a fingerprint scanner. Shown above is the Aether Black edition of the device. It is likely that the Pova 5G will also come in other colors.

Tecno Pova 5G pricing and availability

The Tecno Pova 5G will be priced between $280 and $300. The device is expected to rival the likes of the Redmi Note 11T 5G in multiple markets including India. It may debut in the African markets in December.