The TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G, the successor to the well-received POVA 5 Pro 5G, promises significant upgrades across the board, making it a potential game-changer in the ever-evolving mobile landscape.
The POVA 6 Pro 5G’s striking design, features an even more impressive illuminated back panel. Along with an upgraded AMOLED display, and lightning-fast performance thanks to the 12GB RAM (with 12GB virtual RAM expansion). The massive 6,000mAh battery is certainly a huge plus, and the enhanced camera system, features a powerful 108MP primary sensor on the back and a 32MP selfie camera on the front.
As one of the first to get our hands on this exciting device, we’re eager to delve deeper into its capabilities and share our findings with you.
Quick Unboxing
The standard POVA 6 Pro package includes the phone itself, a stylish green transparent case, SIM ejector tool, essential documents, 3.5mm earphones, a 70W USB-A to USB-C cable, and a 70W power brick. The phone also comes with a pre-installed screen protector, letting you start using it immediately.
Overview
Design
The TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G lives up to its name with the eye-catching Dynamic-Light Effect. This customizable LED system on the back lights up for calls, notifications, music, gaming, charging, and more. The back features a metallic look with a unique pattern and an irregularly shaped camera island housing the triple-camera system and the LED flash.
The phone boasts a powerful MediaTek Dimensity 6080 chipset and 12GB of RAM, running on Android 14 with TECNO’s HiOS.
Despite its sleek design, the glossy finish attracts fingerprints and dust easily.
Here’s a quick rundown of the other features:
- IR Blaster remote control and microphone on top
- 3.5mm headphone jack, microphone, USB-C port, and speaker on the bottom
- SIM tray on the left
- Power button and volume rockers on the right
- Pre-installed screen protector
While the main camera boasts a 108MP sensor, the phone primarily uses it for both regular and 3x zoom photos.
Display
The TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G boasts a stunning 6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate for smooth visuals. This upgrade delivers deeper blacks and richer colors compared to previous models. The display features a punch-hole selfie camera centered at the top and a slimmed-down bezel design, with the side bezels measuring a mere 1.3mm and the top and bottom at 2.1mm. Additionally, the display integrates an in-display fingerprint reader for convenient and secure unlocking.
What do we think?
The TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G emerges as a compelling option with its unique blend of style and performance. The eye-catching Dynamic-Light Effect and sophisticated back design turn heads, while the stunning AMOLED display with minimal bezels and 1,300 nits peak brightness delivers an immersive viewing experience.
Performance remains smooth for everyday tasks and media consumption, thanks to the powerful MediaTek Dimensity 6080 chipset and 12GB of RAM with optional virtual expansion. The camera system boasts upgrades to a 108MP main sensor and 32MP front camera, promising improved image capture. Additionally, the massive 6,000mAh battery with 70W fast charging ensures long-lasting power, further solidifying the POVA 6 Pro 5G as a potential winner in its class. We’ll delve deeper into its gaming capabilities in our full gaming review, so stay tuned!
