Introduction and overview
The release of the Tecno Pova 5 Pro just six months ago suggested that the Tecno Pova 6 Pro would likely be a slight update to its predecessor. However, the Pova 6 Pro offers much more than anticipated.
The Tecno Pova 6 Pro introduces several significant enhancements in various areas such as display, battery, charging, memory, and cameras. Interestingly, despite these upgrades, its price remains relatively consistent when considering the doubled storage capacity compared to its predecessor, offering 256GB by default as opposed to the Pova 5 Pro’s 128GB base model.
Key specifications of Tecno Pova 6 Pro:
- Design: Dimensions of 165.5×76.1×7.9mm, weighing 198g; glass front, plastic back and frame; IP53-rated for dust and splash resistance.
- Display: 6.78″ AMOLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate, 1300 nits peak brightness, 1080x2436px resolution, 20.3:9 aspect ratio, and 393ppi pixel density.
- Processor: Mediatek Dimensity 6080 (6 nm) chipset with an octa-core CPU (2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) and Mali-G57 MC2 GPU.
- Memory: Options of 256GB storage with 8GB RAM or 256GB storage with 12GB RAM; expandable via dedicated microSDXC slot.
- Operating System: Android 14 with HIOS 14 user interface.
- Camera: Main Rear: 108 MP wide lens, 0.7µm pixel size, PDAF; Depth Sensor: 2 MP; Auxiliary Lens: 0.08 MP.
- Front Camera: 32 MP wide lens.
- Video Recording: Rear Camera: 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps; Front Camera: 1200p@30fps.
- Battery: 6000mAh capacity with 70W wired charging, claimed to reach 50% in 20 minutes and full charge in 50 minutes; also supports 10W reverse wired charging.
- Connectivity: 5G support, Dual SIM capability, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, FM radio, Infrared port, and 3.5mm headphone jack.
- Features: Under-display optical fingerprint reader, stereo speakers.
For a similar price point, the Pova 6 Pro advances with a switch to a 120Hz OLED panel from the previous IPS LCD, upgrades to a 108MP main camera, increases battery capacity from 5,000mAh to 6,000mAh, and slightly faster charging speeds with added support for reverse wired charging.
The retention of the Dimensity 6080 processor from the prior model is a positive aspect as the Pova 5 Pro already performed well in various tests, ranking favorably among its competitors in the same price range.
Moreover, the Pova 6 Pro is now IP53 rated for dust and splash protection and debuts a fresh design while maintaining a consistent design language with the inclusion of LED strips on the back.
Unboxing Experience of Tecno Pova 6 Pro
As standard, Tecno includes a comprehensive retail package consisting of not only the usual accessories like user manuals, charger, and cable but also a pair of wired headphones reminiscent of older times.
Furthermore, an additional transparent silicone case is provided for extra device protection.
