Overall Score
59.3Category Breakdown
Overall(#3090)59.3
Performance(#3590)62.5
Camera(#4652)42.4
Display(#5597)70.5
Battery(#2469)58.5
Build(#9919)70.8
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Short Review
- The Tecno Pova features a large 6.8-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1640 pixels, providing decent visuals at 480 nits peak brightness.
- Its build dimensions are 171.2 x 77.6 x 9.4 mm, making it relatively bulky, and it is available in Magic Blue, Speed Purple, and Dazzle Black colors.
- Powered by the Mediatek Helio G80 chipset, the device offers solid performance with an octa-core CPU and options for 4GB or 6GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes a 13 MP main sensor, a 2 MP macro lens, and a 2 MP depth sensor, capable of recording video at 1440p and 1080p.
- An 8 MP front camera is included for selfies.
- The battery capacity is impressive at 6000 mAh, supporting 18W charging but lacking wireless charging capabilities.
- The software runs on Android 10 with HIOS 7.0, offering a user-friendly interface.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and a microUSB 2.0 port, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The device does not feature stereo speakers but retains a headphone jack.
- Overall, the Tecno Pova combines a large display, robust battery life, and decent performance in a colorful design.
Specifications
General
Release Date2020, October 03
Announced2020, October 03
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.8"
TypeIPS LCD, 480 nits (peak)
Resolution720 x 1640 pixels (~263 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6769V/CU Helio G80 (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G52 MC2
Memory64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP
Main Camera Details13 MP or 16 MP, f/1.9, (wide), PDAF2 MP, (macro)2 MP, (depth)4th unknown camera
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera Details8 MP, f/2.0
Video Recording1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity6000 mAh
Battery Details6000 mAh
Charging Details18W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions171.2 x 77.6 x 9.4 mm (6.74 x 3.06 x 0.37 in)
WeightN/A
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsMagic Blue, Speed Purple, Dazzle Black
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 10, HIOS 7.0
OS VersionAndroid 10, HIOS 7.0
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes