Is TECNO POVA 5 Pro worth the upgrade?

Time to upgrade with TECNO POVA 5 Pro from your old, sluggish, 4G phone of the past.

TECNO POVA 5 Pro’s price is out, but is this latest TECNO offering in the mid-range race a bang for your buck? Here, I’ll give you several points why TECNO POVA 5 Pro is worth upgrading from your old TECNO POVA device or even a non-TECNO smartphone.

From TECNO POVA 3

This is easy! Upgrade to TECNO POVA 5 Pro from TECNO POVA 3, no doubt! The reason is the aging hardware of the latter, especially if you own the base version. Check out the quick comparison below.

Dimensity 6080 will smack Helio G88 down in the performance stage. Not only is the Dimensity 6080 much faster, but it is also more efficient in power consumption and heat than Helio G88, thanks to its enhancements and design. That means loading your apps and games a ton quicker. In the graphics section, Mali-G57 beats Mali-52 in supporting more games at higher frame rates and higher graphics settings.

If you’re frustrated by playing low graphics on TECNO POVA 3, TECNO POVA 5 Pro will turn your world upside down because it can deliver crisper details than its distant kin. TECNO POVA 5 Pro’s display screen has 120Hz refresh rate compared to the 90Hz of TECNO POVA 3. This refresh rate feels amazing when browsing social media apps and playing mobile games.

But what about the 7000mAh battery of TECNO POVA 3? Back then, that was great but the 33w charging speed is a bummer for that size today. TECNO POVA 5 Pro has 5000mAh but supports 68w fast charging. That’s more usage, less waiting. Don’t forget that TECNO POVA 5 Pro is shipped with Android 13 too!

From TECNO POVA 4 Pro

The predecessor of TECNO POVA 5 Pro still got some sparks. But the latest got sharper teeth in many aspects which are worth the upgrade. See the quick matchup below.

Some may see it a close fight because Dimensity 6080 and Helio G99 don’t have a huge gap in performance. Surely, Dimensity 6080 may win in certain metrics like better heating management, power consumption, and task completion. But the differences are likely small that won’t be obvious in daily use.

Then, why should you upgrade from TECNO POVA 4 Pro to TECNO POVA 5 Pro? First, you’ll get Android 13 and its goodies right out of the box and will get a chance for an Android 14 update, the latest version launching this year. Next, the graphics chip is newer in TECNO POVA 5 Pro and every improvement with it is useful in cranking up graphics settings in games.

Another big plus of TECNO POVA 5 Pro over its predecessor is having an expandable storage. Although 256GB is enough for multiple apps and games, many want more space for movies, music, and photos, and the best solution is that microSD card slot.

As mentioned, TECNO POVA 5 Pro supports 120Hz while its predecessor is stuck at 90Hz, just like the model before it. It’s 2023 and having 120Hz is neat if you want butter-smooth feel and performance. Also, TECNO POVA 5 Pro charges faster with 68w charging speed than 45w of TECNO POVA 4 Pro. According to TECNO, TECNO POVA 5 Pro can charge for 100% in 45 minutes.

Last, but not the least, is the design factor of TECNO POVA 5 Pro. TECNO POVA 3 started the light strip effect at the back but this was removed in TECNO POVA 4 Pro. So, the combination of the LED lights, upgraded hardware, and futuristic phone design of TECNO POVA 5 Pro is already a good catch! Look at the phone’s design below.

From Non-TECNO Phones

Everyone can argue whether TECNO POVA 5 Pro is really worth the upgrade. Though, there are obvious factors which you can find on your phone, TECNO or not, that call for a makeover. Let’s have a look.

TECNO POVA 5 Pro features STS secure battery technology to prevent internal short circuits during charging. To avoid overheating, the phone has a chamber to dissipate heat faster so your phone won’t throttle. Hard gyroscope isn’t always installed in every mid-range phone, especially older ones. This piece of hardware is important in select games where steady aim and precise hit are the victory conditions.

Move on from single-firing speakers and loudspeakers and feel the beat of music and SFX with dual-stereo speakers. Once you’ve experienced it, you’ll never go back to anything less.

Notification light is a thing of the past yet not everyone is happy about removing it. It’s so good to see it once more in TECNO POVA 5 Pro which lights up when you charge it, when you get a call, message, or notification, when the battery gets low, and when you play music or games. Some of us will feel nostalgic or happy just by looking at the glowing LEDs from time to time.

Conclusion

If your current phone is getting sluggish and having storage shortage, an upgrade is a must. TECNO POVA 5 Pro is an excellent choice for anyone seeking the mix of 5G, gaming prowess, long-lasting battery, smooth HD display, and eye-catching aesthetics. TECNO POVA 5 Pro has an introductory price of ₱9,469 on Lazada for its 8GB/256GB variant. It’s also available on Shopee. The smartphone product launch is today, September 6.