The Tecno Pova 5 Pro 5G is a new smartphone from Tecno Mobile that was released on July 2023. It is a mid-range smartphone that offers a number of cool features that are popular with gamers and power users. Furthermore it has a large 6.78-inch IPS LCD display with a dual-camera setup. It is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 6080 processor, with 5000mAh battery for long-time usage.
Tecno Pova 5 Pro Specs and Features.
| NETWORK | Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
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| LAUNCH | Announced | August 01 2023 |
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| Status | Released – July 2023 |
| BODY | Dimensions | 168.5 x 76.5 x 9 mm (6.63 x 3.01 x 0.35 in) |
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| Weight | 220 g (7.76 oz) | |
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back | |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | |
| Multiple LED lights on the back (notifications, low battery, game actions) |
| DISPLAY | Type | IPS LCD, 120Hz, 580 nits (peak) |
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| Size | 6.78 inches, 109.2 cm2 (~84.7% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2460 pixels (~396 ppi density) |
| PLATFORM | OS | Android 13, HIOS 13 |
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| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6080 (6 nm) | |
| CPU | Octa-core (2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| MEMORY | Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
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| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
| MAIN CAMERA | Dual | 50 MP, (wide), PDAF 0.08 MP, (depth) |
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| Features | Dual LED flash | |
| Video | 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| SELFIE CAMERA | Single | 16 MP |
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| Features | LED flash | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| SOUND | Loudspeaker | 2 stereo speakers |
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| 3.5mm jack | Yes | |
| 24-bit/192kHz audio |
| COMMS | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
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| Bluetooth | Yes | |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Radio | FM radio | |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| FEATURES | Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), unspecified sensors |
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| BATTERY | Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
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| Charging | 68W wired, 50% in 15 min (advertised) |
| MISC | Colors | Dark Illusion, Silver Fantasy, Free Fire Edition |
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| Models | LH8n |
Design.
The Tecno Pova 5 Pro 5G is built with an eye-catching and innovative design that reimagines the 3D Mecha Design of the POVA 5 series. The device features an LED ambient light panel with nano-micro-engraving lithography technology, creating grooves that simulate a three-dimensional sense of light and shadow. Furthermore, this design adds a unique and dynamic element to the phone, making it appear alive and vibrant.
It is built with Colorful LED Ambient Light Strip on the back of the phone with a 9-color RGB interactive design that provides various visual effects for different modes, settings, and notifications.
From start-up animations to incoming calls and low battery alerts, the light strip breathes life into these interactions with its spectacular combinations of colors and flashing effects. The synchronization with the vibration rate of the ringtone during incoming calls adds an extra level of engagement and interactivity.
In addition, the phone’s body is well-designed, featuring a sleek and stylish look with a glossy finish on the plastic back, giving it a premium appearance.
The slim and lightweight profile of the phone (8.9mm thick and 204g weight) makes it comfortable to hold and use for extended periods.
The rear panel has a dual camera setup inside the camera cutout positioned at the left side. It is also equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor that provides quick and accurate unlocking, adding to the overall usability of the device.
Display.
The Tecno Pova 5 Pro 5G boasts a 6.78-inch AMOLED display, making it an ideal device for multimedia consumption and gaming. With a resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels, the display offers crisp and clear visuals, ensuring that every detail on the screen is rendered with precision. This display also supports a high dynamic range technology (HDR) that enhances the visual quality of compatible content, which brings out the finer details and ensures a more immersive viewing experience.
In Addition, the display features 120Hz refresh rate and 580 nits peak brightness providing a fluid and responsive user experience with vibrant and bright visuals.
Camera.
Tecno Pova 5 Pro 5G has a dual-camera setup on the back, consisting of a 50-megapixel primary camera with an f/2.0 aperture, PDAF and a 0.08 MP QVGA AI lens depth sensor. The camera module is located on the top left corner of the rear panel a single LED flash. It also supports video recording at a maximum resolution of 1440p with a frame rate of 30 frames per second (fps).
At the front, this Pova smartphone has a single 16-megapixel camera. The camera supports various features such as AI beauty, Portrait mode, and Night mode.
Software.
The Tecno Pova 5 Pro 5G is equipped with Android 13 and Tecno’s custom user interface HIOS 13. It offers improved performance, improved battery life, and a range of new features and capabilities that make it a great choice for those who want a quality high-end smartphone experience.
The device is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 6080 chipset, built on a 6nm process. The chipset has an octa-core CPU configuration, with two high-performance Cortex-A76 cores clocked at 2.4 GHz and six power-efficient Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 2.0 GHz. For graphics processing, Also the phone is equipped with the Mali-G57 MC2 GPU.
Hardware.
Tecno Pova 5 Pro 5G was built with a 5000mAh battery, providing ample juice for extended usage. It supports 25W fast charging,15W wireless charging and 4.5W reversed wireless charging for all charging options. It also support dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth with a USB Type-C Port for fast charging and wired communications.
| Price | 180 EUR, NGN 160K, $180. |
