Overall Score
47.8Category Breakdown
Overall(#2590)47.8
Performance(#2847)73.9
Camera(#1807)47.6
Display(#6534)48.3
Battery(#782)38.5
Build(#2217)65.8
Connectivity(#2488)62.1
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Tecno Pova 2
Short Review
- The Tecno Pova 2 features a plastic build with a glass front, measuring 173.3 x 78.8 x 9.6 mm and weighing 0g, available in Polar Silver, Power Blue, and Dazzle Black.
- It sports a large 6.9-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels and a refresh rate of 60Hz, providing decent clarity and brightness at 480 nits.
- Powered by the Mediatek MT6769Z Helio G85 chipset, it offers reliable performance with an octa-core CPU and options for 4GB or 6GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes a 48 MP main sensor, complemented by three additional 2 MP sensors for macro and depth, capable of recording video at 1440p and 1080p.
- The front-facing camera is 8 MP, suitable for basic selfies.
- A standout feature is the massive 7000 mAh battery, supporting 18W charging, ensuring extended usage without frequent recharges.
- The device runs on Android 11 with HIOS 7.6, providing a user-friendly interface.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, and a USB Type-C port.
- It lacks 5G support and wireless charging, but includes a headphone jack.
- Overall, the Tecno Pova 2 combines a large display, solid performance, and a robust battery in a practical design.
Specifications
General
Release Date2021, June 03
Announced2021, June 03
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.9"
TypeIPS LCD, 480 nits
Resolution1080 x 2460 pixels (~389 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6769Z Helio G85 (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 Camera48 MP, f/1.9, (wide), PDAF2 MP, (macro)2 MP, (depth)2 MP, (depth)
Main Camera FeaturesQuad-LED flash
Front Camera8 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera FeaturesDual-LED flash
Video Recording1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity7000 mAh
Battery Details7000 mAh
Charging Details18W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions173.3 x 78.8 x 9.6 mm (6.82 x 3.10 x 0.38 in)
WeightN/A
MaterialsGlass front, plastic frame, plastic back
ColorsPolar Silver, Power Blue, Dazzle Black
Foldable✗
SARN/A
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✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 11, HIOS 7.6
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass