Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G : In a competitive smartphone industry where value is king, Tecno has carved out a niche for itself by launching feature-packed smartphones at affordable prices.
With the debut of the Techno Pova 6 Neo 5G, the brand is hoping to appeal to young consumers and gamers who like to play for long hours, by offering them a phone that gives them great battery life, 5G support, stylish design, and more, without an expensive price tag.
Let’s get into what the Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G has to offer, and whether it really delivers on its budget-gaming promise.
A Look of Grit and Metal Inspired by the Power of the Future.
The Pova 6 Neo 5G doesn’t attempt to be discreet. Instead, it sports a brash, in-your-face design with angular patterning, illuminated lines and a textured finishing on the rear panel that’s obviously inspired by gaming aesthetics.
The phone feels chunky and solid in the hand, which is befitting, considering its power-mongering branding.
It comes in attractive colours such as Amber Gold and Starry Silver, giving it a distinct look in the congested sub-₹15,000 segment. If you are a gamer or someone who just wants a phone that doesn’t look like a big, glass slab, this one scratches that itch.
Immersive Gaming and Entertainment An information grid that includes: An immersive display for gaming and entertainment.
The Tecno Pova 6 Neo comes with a 6.78-inch FHD+ LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It’s smooth, it’s responsive and scrolling, gaming and watching videos feels seamless. It’s not an AMOLED panel, but the resolution and refresh rate are par for the course at this price point.
The punch-hole camera also lends to the contemporary look, while brightness is adequate for easy outdoor viewing. And for gamers and media consumers, this screen is more than fine for everyday use as well as extended periods.
Fast charging with a huge 7000mAh battery
And one of its main features is its giant 7000mAh battery which is a rarity even at higher price points. It is easily 2 days use for my moderate use and I trust it with heavy gaming, navigation and streaming with no issues.
33W fast charging is also supported, which is a good thing ases this big battery needs to be topped up fairly quickly. And the fast charger is part of the package, so it only adds to the value-for-money proposition.
Battery Long Lasting with Dimensity 6100+ Ultra Responsive & Stable Connectivity
The Pova 6 Neo 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ SoC with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It also supports virtual expansion of RAM up to 16GB which makes it work faster for multitasking.
It provides 5G connectivity and enough for your daily apps usages and even work-related stuff without any lags which can handle your casual games like Free Fire, BGMI (on medium settings) etc.
and Asphalt 9 at decent levels of performance in the game. It performs well enough for the price and stays nice and cool during long gaming sessions, courtesy of Tecno’s internal cooling system.
Decent Camera Setup
The back camera system is equipped with a 50MP primary sensor along with an AI lens. In the daylight, it makes sharp and detailed images, especially when HDR is turned on.
It does have a night mode, which is hit and miss — it’s usable but not the best there is when it comes to low-light.
The 8MP front lens is good enough for selfies and video calls, and it sports AI beautification modes that social media users can get on board with.
Software and Features
The device is based on Android 14 running on HiOS 14 It has several differences (like shortcut menu, free theme and cleaning up the phone) from Android. The interface appears to be slick and well-optimised for the hardware, but it’s too soon to draw conclusions; the device still arrives with bloatware and irritating notifications that are manually turned off.
It also has dual stereo speakers, a side-mounted fingerprint reader, a 5G dual SIM slot and expandable storage up to 1TB through its microSD card slot.
Pros:
7000mAh Big B
attery, 2 Days of Using
Large Real Screen With 120Hz Refresh Rate
5G Support Thanks to a Powerful Dimensity 6100+ CPU
Nice Daylight Camera Performance (50MP)
Supplied With Stereo Speakers and Quick Charging
Agressive, Gamer-Friendly Design
Cons:
No AMOLED Panel
Low-Light Camera Doesn’t Get the Best Results
HiOS Has Bloatware and Ads
Chunky and Heavier Than Competitors
Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G Final Verdict
On paper, the Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G is exactly what it claims to be – long lasting battery, zippy performance and 5G support at a budget price.
It’s not aspiring to be a flagship killer, but for gamers, students or power users short on cash, this is finally a unique and respectable phone instead of another generic looking and feeling device in the sea of generic phones.
If you care about battery life and style, this is one of the best options you can buy right now under the ₹15,000 mark.
