Tecno POVA 5 Pro, POVA 5 go on sale in India: price, specs, should you buy?

Published On: August 22, 2023

Highlights

Tecno POVA 5 and POVA 5 Pro smartphones go on sale in India today.
This is the first sale for the new Tecno phones.
Here’s a look at how much these phones cost, and if you should buy them.

Tecno’s latest smartphones, the POVA 5 Pro and POVA 5 are scheduled to go on sale today in India. The new Tecno phones had debuted globally earlier, and were launched in India this month. The Tecno POVA 5 Pro is the highlight of the series with its LED lit-back, and design patterns similar to the Nothing Phone (2) but at a more affordable price.

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Tecno POVA 5 Pro India price, offers

The POVA 5 Pro starts at Rs 14,999 for the base model with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. It also comes with 256GB of onboard storage, and this variant is priced at Rs 15,999. Tecno POVA 5 is priced at Rs 11,999 for the sole 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant. There’s an exchange offer that can get you a discount of up to Rs 1,000. You can also opt for no-cost EMI options of up six months.

You can get the Tecno POVA 5 Pro in two colour options of Silver Fantasy and Dark Illusion. The POVA 5, on the other hand, has three colour options of Hurricane Blue, Mecha Black and Amber Gold.

Tecno POVA 5 Pro specifications

Tecno POVA 5 Pro	Tecno POVA 5
6.78-inch FHD+ 120Hz display	6.78-inch FHD+ 120Hz display
Mediatek Dimensity 6080 SoC	MediaTek Helio G99 6nm SoC
8GB RAM + 128GB and 256GB storage	8GB RAM + 256GB storage
50MP AI dual camera, 16MP front camera	50MP AI dual camera, 8MP front camera
5,000mAh, 68W fast charging technology	6,000mAh, 45W Smart Charge technology
HiOS 13.1 based on Android 13	HiOS 13.1 based on Android 13

Should you buy?

Both the Tecno POVA 5 and POVA 5 Pro offer a lot at an affordable price. With the POVA 5, you’re getting a 120Hz display, 50MP camera, a massive 6,000mAh battery with 45W fast charging, and all at Rs 11,999. The POVA 5 Pro, although similarly looking to the Nothing Phone (2), still gets you a fancy design at a cheaper price. It also boasts some notable specs such as a 120Hz refresh display, 68W fast charging technology, and up to 256GB of onboard storage.