Highlights
* The Tecno Pova 5 Pro launching next month with RGB lights.
* It borrows the concept of Nothing phone, but features a different design.
* The new Tecno phone seems to have a dual camera setup at the back.
* Tecno Pova 5 was launched earlier this year in June
* The phone packs a 6,000mAh battery with 45W fast charging support
* Tecno Pova 5 Pro may have a 7,000mAh battery with 68W fast charging
Nothing Phone (1) started the trend of fancy LED lights at the rear end of the smartphone and the Carl Pei led UK-based firm improvised the design with Nothing Phone (2).
The Nothing Phone (1) is the best-seller in its segment and Phone (2) was also ‘sold out’ on Flipkart ahead of launch.
Now trying to ride on Nothing’s wave. Tecno has dropped a teaser of its upcoming phone that comes with multi-coloured LED light back panel. The Tecno Pova 5 Pro 5G support RGB colours at the back.
It’s almost been two weeks with brands revealing their upcoming phone flaunting LED light design patterns over social media. That has stirred quite a discussion around who’s doing better?
TECNO too caught the attention of the consumers when it dropped its latest teaser for the POVA 5 Pro 5G donning a multi-coloured LED light back panel and is set to give a tough competition to Nothing Phone (2).
Even though the light design resembles to the Nothing Phone, TECNO has an advantage over here as, unlike Nothing’s single white LED light, POVA 5 Pro seems to support RGB colours at the back.
As per the teasers circulated on the internet, the brand has named light design as Arc interface and the same offers multiple functionalities with respect to incoming calls, music, and more.
Earlier in June 2022, the company launched POVA 3 with a single RGB LED light strip at the back panel, which received much praise among users.
Taking the innovation one step ahead, the company is ready to announce its POVA 5 Pro 5G with the Arc Interface multi-coloured back panel, expected to launch in August 2023 on Amazon.
TECNO is known for launching best-in-segment features at competitive pricing. Considering the disruptive pricing of its Phantom V Fold, making it the most affordable fold phone in India, it is expected that POVA 5 Pro 5G will be launched at an aggressive pricing too.
Looking at the teasers, POVA 5 Pro 5G seems to be positioned towards fuelling the aspirations of GenZ and seeing the consistent innovation from TECNO, the smartphone likely feature some best-in-segment attributes coupled with a premium 3D textured design.
The exact specs are not known as of now but considering the specs of the previous POVA series smartphone, it is expected that the phone will boast a powerful processor, a big battery, and fast charging speed.
The Tecno Pova 5 is offered in Amber Gold, Hurricane Blue, and Mecha Black colour options and has a robot mecha-inspired design.
It has been unveiled in certain markets in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America.
TECNO POVA 5 PRO KEY SPECIFICATIONS
Key Specs
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 |
| Rear Camera | 108 MP + 2 MP |
| Front Camera | 16 MP |
| Battery | 6000 mAh |
| Display | 6.78 inches (17.22 cm) |
General
| Launch Date | October 18, 2023 (Unofficial) |
| Operating System | Android v13 |
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 |
| CPU | Octa core (2.2 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A76 + 2 GHz, Hexa Core, Cortex A55) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 6 nm |
| Graphics | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| RAM | 8 GB |
Display
| Display Type | AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 6.78 inches (17.22 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2460 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 |
| Pixel Density | 396 ppi |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
Camera
| MAIN CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Dual | |
| Resolution | 108 MP, Primary Camera 2 MP, Depth Camera |
|
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |
| Image Resolution | 12000 x 9000 Pixels | |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
|
| Camera Features | Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
|
| FRONT CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | |
| Resolution | 16 MP, Primary Camera | |
| Flash | Yes, Screen flash | |
Battery
| Capacity | 6000 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer |
| Removable | No |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Fast, 55W |
| USB Type-C | Yes |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 256 GB |
| Expandable Memory | Yes, Up to 1 TB |
Network & Connectivity
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| SIM 2 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS |
| USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging |
Multimedia
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | Side |
| Other Sensors | Proximity sensor, Accelerometer |
NOTHING PHONE 2 KEY SPECIFICATION
Key Specs
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP |
| Front Camera | 32 MP |
| Battery | 4700 mAh |
| Display | 6.67 inches (16.94 cm) |
General
| Launch Date | July 19, 2023 (Unofficial) |
| Operating System | Android v13 |
Performance
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 |
| CPU | Octa core (3.2 GHz, Single core, Cortex X2 + 250 MHz, Tri core, Cortex A710 + 2 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A510) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 4 nm |
| Graphics | Adreno 730 |
| RAM | 8 GB |
Display
| Display Type | OLED |
| Screen Size | 6.67 inches (16.94 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Pixel Density | 395 ppi |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
Camera
| MAIN CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Triple | |
| Resolution | 50 MP, Primary Camera 50 MP 50 MP |
|
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |
| Image Resolution | 8150 x 6150 Pixels | |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
|
| Camera Features | Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
|
| FRONT CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | |
| Resolution | 32 MP, Primary Camera | |
Battery
| Capacity | 4700 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer |
| Removable | No |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Fast, 66W |
| USB Type-C | Yes |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 128 GB |
| Expandable Memory | No |
Network & Connectivity
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| SIM 2 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging |
Multimedia
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | On-screen |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
Faqs
1) Upcoming Tecno POVA Will Feature A Unique LED Light Strip On The Back Panel.Details?
Ans) An upcoming Tecno POVA smartphone has been spotted in a video clip. It has been shared by tipster Ishan Agarwal. The clip gives us a glimpse at the upcoming offering. However, the exact name and launch timeline of the forthcoming Tecno POVA remains a mystery.
As seen in the video, the upcoming Tecno POVA phone will feature an LED light strip on the back panel around the camera module. Ishan says that the new functionality will be called ‘Arc Interface’ and the LED strip will light up on receiving notifications. The lights can also be seen in various colors.
The functionality looks quite cool, however, it’s not the first time we’ve spotted it on a Tecno phone. Last year’s Tecno POVA 3 also had a vertical light strip on the back panel. The upcoming POVA phone has a glossy finish camera module with two sensors and an LED flash unit. The right side of the back panel seems to have a carbon-fiber-like pattern.
Tecno already launched the POVA 5 in the global markets last month and the brand is teasing the POVA Neo 3. However, it remains to be seen which device will feature the LED light strip. Notably, both phones have the same back panel design, however, the POVA 5 does not have any LED strip.
2) Video shows Tecno Pova’s new Arc Interface with RGB lights on the back.Details?
Ans) Tecno is apparently working on something called the Arc Interface – RGB lights on the back of the phone that light up for new notifications. Here “the phone” appears to be the Tecno Pova 5, although there is a chance that it is a different device instead.
Here is a demo of Arc by Ishan Agarwal, which shows the light strips blink into life for an incoming call:
Judging by the demo clip, the lights lack the fine-grained control that the Nothing Phone (2) has, but the Pova 5 is a lower end device. A more elaborate version could be created for more premium Tecnos.
The Pova 5 has a 6.78” 120Hz IPS LCD (FHD+) and is powered by a Helio G99 chipset (up to 8/256GB memory) and a large 6,000mAh battery with 45W wired-only charging. This design is called “Turbo Mecha”.
By the way, the upcoming Tecno Pova Neo 3 also uses the Mecha design, but we don’t know whether this will include the lights or not (note: the Neo 3 design doesn’t include the dotted pattern next to the camera island, that’s why we think this is the Pova 5). The Pova 5 will be released later this month.
3) What are Quick Specifications of Tecno Pova 5 Pro ?
Ans) * Display: 6.78-inch FHD+ display with 120Hz refresh rate, and 240Hz touch sampling rate.
* Processor: Mediatek Helio G99 SoC.
* RAM and Storage: 8GB + 256GB with up to additional 8GB virtual memory.
* Battery, charging: 6,000mAh battery, 45W fast charging, and 10W reverse wired charging.
* Cameras: 50MP + depth sensor, 8MP front camera.
4) Tecno POVA 5 Pro India Launch.Details?
Ans) Tecno POVA 5 Pro will be available in India via Amazon. The launch date hasn’t been revealed yet but it should be debuting very soon. Tecno POVA 5 Pro will debut the company’s ‘Arc’ interface which are basically LED lights on the phone.
The microsite on Amazon shows a silhouette of the phone’s design, and the LED lights are three strips meeting at one point.
Based on the image teaser, the LED lights are going to be colourful unlike the Glyph Interface on the Nothing Phone (2). The design is also different than the one on the Phone (2). But it looks like LED lights are the latest inspiration for smartphone brands.
Infinix is also preparing to launch the GT 10 Pro that has a rear design like the Phone (2).
Other than the LED lights, there isn’t much that the Tecno POVA 5 Pro teaser reveals about the phone’s design. In terms of specifications, the Tecno POVA 5 Pro is expected to come with a 7,000mAh battery and 68W fast charging support.
The Tecno Pova 5 is offered in Amber Gold, Hurricane Blue, and Mecha Black colour options and has a robot mecha-inspired design.
It has been unveiled in certain markets in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America.
Tecno hasn’t confirmed yet but it’s expected to bring the POVA 5 smartphone to India as well.