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| Basic Information | |
| Release Date | 27 Dec 2021 |
| Status | Available |
| Hardware & Software | |
| CPU | Octa core (2.4 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A78 + 2 GHz, Hexa Core, Cortex A55) |
| GPU | ARM Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 900 MT6877 (6 nm) |
| CPU Cores | 8 Cores |
| OS Version | v11 |
| Fabrication | 6 nm |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| User Interface | HIOS 8.0 |
| Operating System | Android |
| Performance Optimization | Flagship-grade 6nm 5G processor with dual Cortex-A78 cores, high-speed LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage, Panther Gaming Engine 2.0, multi-layer graphite cooling, and Memory Fusion virtual RAM expansion |
| Display | |
| Notch | Punch-hole |
| Features | 6.9" FHD+ 120Hz ultra-fluid gaming display, 389 ppi pixel density, 180Hz touch sampling rate, 20:9 cinematic aspect ratio, Corning Gorilla Glass protection |
| Brightness | 500 nits (typ) |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 px (FHD+) |
| HDR Support | No |
| Screen Size | 6.9 inches (17.53 cm, 114.7 cm²) |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch, 180Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Pixel Density | 389 ppi |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Screen to Body Ratio | 83.79 % |
| Cameras | |
| OIS | No |
| Zoom | Digital Zoom |
| Flash | Quad LED Flash |
| Sensor | 50MP CMOS Primary Sensor + 2MP Macro Sensor + Auxiliary AI Lens |
| Aperture | f/1.6 (wide) |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control |
| Autofocus | Yes (PDAF) |
| Video FPS | 30 / 60 fps |
| Resolution | 50 MP, f/1.6, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (Autofocus) + 2 MP, Macro Camera + 0.08 MP (AI Lens) |
| Camera Setup | Triple |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Super Night Mode, 50MP Ultra Clear Mode, Portrait Mode, Macro Mode, Panorama |
| Camera Features | 50MP Ultra Clear Mode, Quad-LED flash, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus, Digital Zoom, HDR, AI Scene Recognition |
| Video Recording | 3840x2160 (4K) @ 30fps, 1920x1080 (1080p) @ 30/60fps |
| Image Resolution | 8150 x 6150 Pixels |
| Selfie Camera | |
| OIS | No |
| Flash | Dual LED Flash |
| Sensor | CMOS Sensor |
| Autofocus | Fixed Focus |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
| Resolution | 16 MP, Wide Angle, Primary Camera |
| Camera Setup | Single Camera Setup (Punch-hole cutout) |
| Camera Features | Dual-LED front flash, Face detection, 0.2s Fast Face Unlock, AI Beauty, Portrait Mode |
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 (1080p) @ 30fps |
| Design | |
| Build | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass), sturdy composite frame, futuristic textured gloss-and-matte Kevlar-pattern composite back panel |
| Width | 78.2 mm |
| Colors | Aether Black |
| Height | 172.8 mm |
| Weight | 215 grams |
| IP Rating | Not certified (Splash resistant) |
| Thickness | 9.0 mm |
| Ruggedness | Standard durability with Corning Gorilla Glass protection |
| Waterproof | Splash proof |
| SpecialDesign | Futuristic mechanical Kevlar-textured rear styling, massive 6.9" form factor housing a 6000 mAh battery, dot-in punch-hole display, side-mounted capacitive fingerprint scanner, and dual front LED selfie flashes |
| Battery | |
| Standby | Up to 775 Hours (2G) |
| Capacity | 6000 mAh |
| USB Type | USB Type-C 2.0, USB OTG |
| Placement | Non-removable |
| Talk Time | Up to 40 Hours (calling) |
| Battery type | Li-Poly (Lithium Polymer) |
| Quick Charging | 18W wired fast charging (50% in 33 minutes) |
| Reverse Charging | Yes (Reverse wired charging) |
| Wireless Charging | No |
| Memory | |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| USB OTG | Yes |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 |
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated triple slot) |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 |
| Internal Storage | 128 GB |
| Expandable Memory | Yes, up to 512 GB via dedicated microSD card slot |
| User Available Storage | Up to 112 GB |
| Network & Connectivity | |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB | Mass storage device, USB charging, USB Type-C 2.0, USB OTG |
| EDGE | Available |
| GPRS | Available |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) Dual-band (2.4GHz / 5GHz), Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G SA/NSA 2.77 Gbps DL |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G SA/NSA |
| Infrared | No |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| SIM Slot | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Dual 5G VoNR / VoLTE) |
| Bluetooth | v5.2, A2DP, LE |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | Yes |
| Sensors & Security | |
| Compass | Yes |
| Barometer | No |
| Gyroscope | Yes (Hardware Gyroscope) |
| Face Unlock | Yes (Fast Face Unlock) |
| Light Sensor | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Proximity Sensor | Yes |
| Finger Sensor Type | Capacitive side fingerprint scanner (power button) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Finger Sensor Position | Side-mounted |
| Multimedia | |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| FM Radio | Yes |
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
| Alert Types | Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Features | 3.5mm headphone jack, DTS Sound processing, high-volume loudspeaker, FM Radio |
| Document Reader | Yes |
| More | |
| Made By | China |
| Features | MediaTek Dimensity 900 6nm 5G Octa-Core Processor with 2x Cortex-A78 & 6x Cortex-A55 with Mali-G68 MC4 GPU, 6.9" Full HD+ (1080x2460) 120Hz IPS Display with Gorilla Glass Protection, Ultra-fast UFS 3.1 Storage & 8GB LPDDR5 RAM, Massive 6000 mAh Battery with 18W Fast Charging & Reverse Charging, 50MP Triple Rear AI Camera with f/1.6 Aperture & 4K Video Recording, 16MP Front Selfie Camera with Dual LED Front Flash, Side-Mounted Fingerprint Sensor, Multifunctional NFC, Hardware Gyroscope, Dual-Band Wi-Fi 5, Dual 5G VoNR Support, 3.5mm Headphone Jack, FM Radio, Dedicated MicroSD Slot Expandable up to 512GB, Android 11 (HIOS 8.0) |
The Tecno Pova 5G represents Tecno's debut 5G smartphone, delivering exceptional performance, marathon battery life, and gaming prowess to budget-conscious enthusiasts in Bangladesh, expected in the BDT 16,000 to BDT 30,000 range for the 8GB/128GB configuration. Built with a bold, mechanical aesthetic measuring 9.0mm in thickness and weighing 215 grams, it features a futuristic Kevlar-textured composite rear cover in Aether Black. Dominating the front is an expansive 6.9-inch Full HD+ (1080 x 2460 pixels) IPS LCD Dot-in display delivering an ultra-smooth 120Hz refresh rate, 180Hz touch sampling rate, 20:9 cinematic aspect ratio, 389 ppi pixel density, an 83.79% screen-to-body ratio, and scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass protection. Under the hood, it is powered by the power-efficient 6nm MediaTek Dimensity 900 5G octa-core processor featuring two flagship Cortex-A78 performance cores clocked at 2.4GHz alongside six energy-efficient Cortex-A55 cores and an ARM Mali-G68 MC4 GPU. This is paired with flagship-grade memory architecture consisting of 8GB of high-speed LPDDR5 RAM (with Memory Fusion virtual RAM expansion) and 128GB of blazing-fast UFS 3.1 internal storage, expandable up to 512GB via a dedicated microSDXC card slot. For photography, it is equipped with a 50MP wide primary rear camera with a bright f/1.6 aperture, PDAF, a 2MP macro sensor, an auxiliary AI lens, and Quad-LED flash supporting crisp 4K video recording at 30fps and 1080p at 60fps, accompanied by a 16MP front selfie camera with dual physical front LED flash lights for clear night self-portraits. Driven by an immense 6000 mAh Li-Polymer battery supported by 18W fast charging (reaching 50% in 33 minutes) and reverse wired charging via USB Type-C 2.0, a physical hardware gyroscope for motion aiming in competitive titles, multifunctional NFC, a fast side-mounted power button fingerprint scanner, dual-band Wi-Fi 5, DTS audio enhancement, a 3.5mm headphone jack, an FM radio, Dual 5G SIM standby, and running on Android 11 with HIOS 8.0, the Tecno Pova 5G delivers high-tier processing speed, fluid high-refresh gaming, and multi-day battery autonomy in an accessible package.
