Tecno Pova 6 Pro Smartphone Review – Tecno Pova 6 Pro was announced on February 2024 at MWC 2024. Tecno also announced that the smartphone will be sold globally but the first countries to receive the new smartphone are India, Philippines, and Saudi Arabia. The smartphone follows the same design language as Tecno’s other smartphones, so it doesn’t look too different.
The design was not their priority. Tecno’s main goal was to provide an excellent performance, so it also comes with 5G technology. Tecno believes the new smartphone has what it takes to bring in a new shift to the budget mid-range price segment. So, let’s begin with a detailed review of the Tecno Pova 6 Pro and find out if this smartphone is worth purchasing.
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Tecno Pova 6 Pro Smartphone Review
Highlights
- The Tecno Pova 6 Pro smartphone features a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with support for a 120Hz refresh rate.
- The smartphone features the MediaTek Dimensity 6080 5G that can reach clock speeds of up to 2×2.4 GHz.
- The Tecno Pova 6 Pro comes with Android 14 out of the box with a HIOS 14 user interface for better customization support.
- The smartphone has a 108MP rear camera system, while there’s a 32MP selfie camera at the front.
- The smartphone has a massive 6000 mAh battery and comes with a 70W wired fast charger.
Design and Display
The design of the Tecno Pova 6 Pro is eye-catching, but it is similar to Tecno’s other smartphones. However, it comes with a fresh coat of paint. The smartphone is now available in two colors, Comet Green and Meteorite Grey. It features a modern flat design with a matte finish and a unique pattern on the back.
The flat design is reminiscent of the iPhone design and it honestly looks super cool. The design of the smartphone is anti-slippery and features an IP53 rating for resistance against dust and splashes. On the front, you get a large 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 120Hz. This is a color-corrected FHD+ display, so it will provide an excellent experience when viewing movies and TV series.
The display can get as bright as 1300 nits, making it a pleasure to use outdoors. The display bezels are extremely, giving the impression of a flagship-level smartphone. However, there’s no display protection of any kind.
Memory and Internal
The Tecno Pova 6 Pro is equipped with the 6nm MediaTek Dimensity 6080 5G that is capable of reaching clock speeds of 2×2.4 GHz. Its octa-core CPU configuration has enough power and performance to handle multiple background apps at the same time without using a lot of power. This performance level of this chipset is also seen in the gaming side of things.
The Mali-G57 MC2 GPU is enough to run games such as PUBGm, Summoners War, and even CODm at decent framerates. However, it cannot play graphics-heavy games like Genshin Impact that smoothly. The smartphone also has a decent cooling capability, so the smartphone doesn’t overheat. The smartphone can be purchased with up to 8GB/12GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage.
There’s also 5G connectivity that will deliver low latency for even better gaming performance, especially in online games. You will also get the latest Android 14 out of the box with the HIOS 14 user interface for better customization support. The smartphone also has a 3.5mm headphone jack and a microSDXC expansion slot.
Camera
The Tecno Pova 6 Pro comes with a 108MP camera system. The main camera features a 108MP sensor and pictures from this camera have great detail and high dynamic range. The color range also looks great and natural. There’s portrait mode as well and pictures taken with this mode are also decent with good enough background blur.
However, night mode surely takes photography to the next level. With the night mode, you get cleaner and overall noise-free images that not only look nice but are also ready to be published on social media. On the front, there’s a 32MP selfie camera that can take some great selfies in terms of details.
For video shooting, the phone manages to shoot up to 1440P@30FPS from the rear camera, while the selfie camera maxes out at 1200p@30FPS. However, there’s no video stabilization of any kind.
Battery and Others
The Techno Pova 6 Pro has a massive 6000 mAh battery and it will easily last for around 2 – 3 days. This is the result of the use of a large battery combined with a power-efficient chipset. Even with gaming and heavy multitasking, the smartphone should still last a full day. When the battery does get low, you can charge it back up with the included 70W wired fast charger.
This fast charger can fully charge the battery in about 50 minutes. The Tecno Pova 6 Pro also comes with dual-band Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3, stereo speakers, an under-display fingerprint sensor, and a USB Type-C for charging. The smartphone comes with a starting price tag of $217 (Rs 17,990 in India) approx.
Tecno Pova 6 Pro Pros and Cons
Tecno Pova 6 Pro Specifications Detail
Down below you can see the full specifications of the Tecno Pova 6 Pro smartphone.
| Specifications | Tecno Pova 6 Pro |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Announced | February 2024 |
| SIM | Dual SIM |
| Dimensions | 6.52 x 3.00 x 0.31 inches |
| Weight | 198.3 g |
| Size | 6.78 inches |
| Display | AMOLED 120Hz 1300 nits brightness ~393 PPI density |
| Protection/Others | IP53, dust and splash resistant |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2436 pixels |
| OS | Android 14, HIOS 14 |
| Chipset | 6nm – Mediatek Dimensity 6080 |
| CPU | Octa-core 2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| RAM | 8GB, 12GB |
| Internal | 256GB |
| Camera | 108 MP (wide), 0.7µm, PDAF 2 MP 0.08 MP (auxiliary lens) Dual-LED flash Max – 1440p@30fps |
| Selfie | 32 MP (wide) Dual-LED dual-tone flash Max – 1200p@30fps |
| Loudspeaker | Yes (stereo speakers) |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res wireless audio |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes |
| Radio | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Sensors | Under display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Battery | 6000 mAh 70W wired 10W reverse wired |
| Colors | Comet Green, Meteorite Grey |
| Expected Price | $217 (Rs 17,990 in India) approx |
Conclusion
Tecno delivered everything it promised with the Tecno Pova 6 Pro. With this smartphone, Tecno may have created a new war in the budget mid-range department. It has an eye-catching design that honestly looks quite cool. The display is also quite good and features high refresh that provides a smooth user experience. The chipset is surprisingly powerful, which is something we didn’t expect in this price range.
So, you can play your favorite games at the highest framerate. The camera performance is also equally good with an exceptional night photography performance. The best part of the smartphone is the battery, which will easily provide multiple days’ worth of battery life. The high-speed charging further sweetens the deal. It even has 5G connectivity.
The smartphone has almost everything and it is available at a price that is simply astonishing. Considering all that it offers, the pricing is justified. Its closest competitor would be the Realme 12 Plus smartphone. It offers slightly better specs at around the little expensive price range. However, the final decision is up to you, so it is better to choose a smartphone based on your needs and requirements.
