Tecno Pova 5 Pro 256GB
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Design6
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Rear Camera9
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Front Camera4
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UI Screenshot17
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Benchmarks3
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Videos1
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Key Specs
Performance
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MediaTek Dimensity 6080 -
Octa core (2.4 GHz, Dual Core + 2 GHz, Hexa Core) -
8 GB RAM
Display
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6.78 inches (17.22 cm); IPS LCD -
1080x2460 px (FHD+) -
120 Hz Refresh Rate -
Bezel-less with punch-hole display
Rear Camera
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Dual Camera Setup - 50 MP Wide Angle Primary Camera
- 0.08 MP Depth Camera
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Dual LED Flash -
2k @30 fps Video Recording
Front Camera
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16 MP -
LED Flash -
Full HD @30 fps Video Recording
Battery
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5000 mAh -
68W Flash Charging; USB Type-C port
General
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SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano -
5G Supported -
128 GB / 256 GB Storage, Expandable upto 1 TB
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Tecno Pova 5 Pro 256GB Expert Review Summary
Expert Rating:
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Verdict
TECNO POVA 5 Pro will grab your attention with its LED strip design but the most impressive aspects of the phone are its 68W fast-charging, 120Hz display, and reliable performance. This handset delivers on most fronts but low-light photography is one area where it needs a bit of improvement. Overall, the POVA 5 Pro is an easy recommendation for most people.
Pros
- Unique design enhances the phone`s appeal
- Good performance
- 120Hz display
- 68W fast-charging speed
Cons
- Lack of ultra-wide camera sensor
- Large form factor could be an issue for some
Design and display
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While we usually start our reviews by talking about the smartphone's design anyway, doing this makes even more sense than ever in the POVA 5 Pro's case. The TECNO POVA 5 Pro has been designed to draw your attention and it successfully manages to do this with its LED strip design and camera module on the rear. First, let's talk about the back panel, which has been termed as the 'Arc Interface' by the brand. The phone offers several backlight effect options such as Soft, Racing, Dreamy, Breath, and Party. These effects can be applied to incoming calls and bootup. Some other variations of this backlight effect, namely Sunrise, Starburst, Halo, Pure, and Lightning, can be applied for notifications. Does the Arc Interface enhance the phone's visual appeal? In short, yes. However, I would like to point out that the benefit of this design element is limited to just aesthetics. Unlike the Nothing phones, customisation options with the LED strip are not available here.
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Cameras
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Let's get through the nitty gritty first. The POVA 5 Pro features a 50MP primary wide-angle sensor with PDAF support and a 0.08MP depth sensor. In my testing, I found that the rear-facing shooters handled edge detection particularly well, which is often not the case with handsets in this price range. The primary sensor also captured a lot of detail in well-lit areas. Even in terms of colour accuracy, I would say that the cameras did a reasonably good job. However, the Achilles' heel for POVA 5 Pro, as it is with most handsets in this price range, turned out to be low-light conditions. The drop in quality in the absence of proper lighting was noticeable, but thankfully, the use of 'Super Night' mode improves the image quality a bit.
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Performance and software
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TECNO POVA 5 Pro comes with the 6nm MediaTek Dimensity 6080 5G chipset that features two 2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 cores and six 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. The processor is assisted by Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. In regular usage, I didn't face any hiccups with the phone, and the animations while switching between the apps were mostly smooth too. I even tried gaming on the phone and despite playing for more than an hour at a stretch, the phone didn't heat up too much, which should instil confidence in anyone who is planning to buy this phone for portable gaming. One of the things I realised while using this phone for the last few days was that I never felt like I was short on performance while using any app or playing any game. I won't go as far as to say this is the best-performing handset in this price range but it can definitely tackle any task that you throw at it without a hint of a struggle.
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Battery life and charging speed
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The handset ships with a 5,000mAh battery and in normal usage, it easily lasted beyond a day for me on a single charge. If you indulge in gaming, you can expect the phone to need charging by the end of the day. In the battery test that we conducted via PCMark, the handset lasted 12 hours and 12 minutes, which is decent for daily usage.
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Verdict
TECNO POVA 5 Pro will grab your attention with its LED strip design but the most impressive aspects of the phone are its 68W fast-charging, 120Hz display, and reliable performance. This handset delivers on most fronts but low-light photography is one area where it needs a bit of improvement. Overall, the POVA 5 Pro is an easy recommendation for most people.
- Unique design enhances the phone`s appeal
- Good performance
- 120Hz display
- 68W fast-charging speed
Pros
- Lack of ultra-wide camera sensor
- Large form factor could be an issue for some
Cons
While we usually start our reviews by talking about the smartphone's design anyway, doing this makes even more sense than ever in the POVA 5 Pro's case. The TECNO POVA 5 Pro has been designed to draw your attention and it successfully manages to do this with its LED strip design and camera module on the rear. First, let's talk about the back panel, which has been termed as the 'Arc Interface' by the brand. The phone offers several backlight effect options such as Soft, Racing, Dreamy, Breath, and Party. These effects can be applied to incoming calls and bootup. Some other variations of this backlight effect, namely Sunrise, Starburst, Halo, Pure, and Lightning, can be applied for notifications. Does the Arc Interface enhance the phone's visual appeal? In short, yes. However, I would like to point out that the benefit of this design element is limited to just aesthetics. Unlike the Nothing phones, customisation options with the LED strip are not available here.
Read MoreLet's get through the nitty gritty first. The POVA 5 Pro features a 50MP primary wide-angle sensor with PDAF support and a 0.08MP depth sensor. In my testing, I found that the rear-facing shooters handled edge detection particularly well, which is often not the case with handsets in this price range. The primary sensor also captured a lot of detail in well-lit areas. Even in terms of colour accuracy, I would say that the cameras did a reasonably good job. However, the Achilles' heel for POVA 5 Pro, as it is with most handsets in this price range, turned out to be low-light conditions. The drop in quality in the absence of proper lighting was noticeable, but thankfully, the use of 'Super Night' mode improves the image quality a bit.
Read MoreTECNO POVA 5 Pro comes with the 6nm MediaTek Dimensity 6080 5G chipset that features two 2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 cores and six 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. The processor is assisted by Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. In regular usage, I didn't face any hiccups with the phone, and the animations while switching between the apps were mostly smooth too. I even tried gaming on the phone and despite playing for more than an hour at a stretch, the phone didn't heat up too much, which should instil confidence in anyone who is planning to buy this phone for portable gaming. One of the things I realised while using this phone for the last few days was that I never felt like I was short on performance while using any app or playing any game. I won't go as far as to say this is the best-performing handset in this price range but it can definitely tackle any task that you throw at it without a hint of a struggle.
Read MoreThe handset ships with a 5,000mAh battery and in normal usage, it easily lasted beyond a day for me on a single charge. If you indulge in gaming, you can expect the phone to need charging by the end of the day. In the battery test that we conducted via PCMark, the handset lasted 12 hours and 12 minutes, which is decent for daily usage.
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Tecno Pova 5 Pro 256GB Specifications
General |
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| Launch Date | August 22, 2023 (Official) |
| Operating System | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | HiOS |
Performance
(Very Good)
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| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6080 MT6833 | |||
| Processor | Octa core (2.4 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A76 + 2 GHz, Hexa Core, Cortex A55) | |||
| Architecture | 64 bit | |||
| Fabrication | 6 nm | |||
| Graphics (GPU) | Mali-G57 MC2 | |||
| RAM | 8 GB | |||
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |||
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Gaming Test Results
* after 30 mins of gaming
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Benchmark Screenshots
AnTuTu Benchmark
Graphics Benchmark
Geekbench6 Benchmark
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Display
(Excellent)
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| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Screen Size | 6.78 inches (17.22 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 px (FHD+) |
| Brightness | 580 nits |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Pixel Density | 396 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 84.81 % |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with punch-hole display |
UI Screenshots
Lock Screen
Home Screen
Screen With Widgets
Dialer Screen
App Drawer
Notification Panel
Quick Settings Panel
Settings Screen
OS Version
Storage
Battery
Camera On
Camera Options
Camera Modes
Camera Settings
Picture Size Options
Video Size Options
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Design |
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| Height | 168.5 mm |
| Width | 76.5 mm |
| Thickness | 9 mm |
| Weight | 220 grams |
| Build Material | Back: Plastic |
Rear Camera
(Very Good)
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| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection Autofocus | ||||||||||||||
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED Flash | ||||||||||||||
| Image Resolution | 8150 x 6150 Pixels | ||||||||||||||
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | ||||||||||||||
| Shooting Modes |
Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
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| Camera Features |
Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
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| Video Recording |
2k @30 fps Full HD @30 fps |
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| Video Recording Features | Dual Video Recording | ||||||||||||||
Rear Camera Samples
Portrait Shot
Night Mode OFF
Night Mode ON
Close Up
Low Light
Low Light With Flash
Colour Variance
Daylight Auto / HDR OFF
Daylight / HDR ON
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Front Camera
(Very Good)
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| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |||||
| Video Recording | Full HD @30 fps | |||||
Front Camera Samples
Selfie
Selfie Portrait
Selfie Low Light
Selfie Low Light With Flash
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Battery
(Very Good)
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| Capacity | 5000 mAh | |||
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | |||
| Quick Charging | Yes, 68W Flash Charging, 50% in 15 minutes | |||
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Battery Test Results
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Storage |
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| Internal Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes, Up to 1 TB |
Network & Connectivity |
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| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM |
| SIM Type | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G, 4G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
5G bands, 4G bands
Expand
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| SIM 2 |
5G bands, 4G bands
Expand
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| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 5GHz |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS |
| NFC | Yes |
Multimedia |
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| Stereo Speakers | Yes |
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
| Audio Features | DTS Sound |
Sensors |
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| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | Side |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer |
Tecno Pova 5 Pro 256GB User Reviews
Tecno Pova 5 Pro 256GB Key Highlights
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6080 MT6833 |
| RAM & Storage | 8 GB RAM + 128 GB 8 GB RAM + 256 GB |
| Display | 6.78", 1080 x 2460 Resolution |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 0.08 MP |
| Front Camera | 16 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
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