The TECNO POVA Neo is a budget Android smartphone that was announced in December 2021 and recently became available in the Kenyan market.
The device is the cheaper variant of the TECNO POVA 2, another awesome entry-level smartphone launched in June 2021. The POVA Neo packs a decent technical profile with highlights being on its large battery and massive display.
That said, here is a look at what the POVA Neo has to offer.
Key Specs of the TECNO POVA NEO
- Display Size: 6.8-inches
- Dimensions: 171.4 x 77.3 x 9.1mm
- RAM: 4GB
- Rear Camera: 13+2MP
- Battery Capacity: Li-Po 6000mAh
- Online Price in Kenya: Ksh. 15,499
Battery
Battery Capacity: Li-Po 6000mAh
Fast Charging: 18W
The battery profile is hands down the key highlight of the POVA Neo. It comes with a massive Li-Po 6000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging.
At full charge, you can play games for 17 hours, listen to music for 24 hours continuously, watch videos for 20 hours straight and surf the internet for 15 hours.
Plus, with the 18W Flash charging, music playtime can extend up to 12 hours.
Display
Display Size: 6.8-inches
Display Type: IPS LCD
Screen Resolution: 720 x 1640 pixels
Screen Resolution Density: 263 ppi
The display is also one of the key unique selling propositions of the POVA Neo. The device sports a 6.8” IPS LCD Mega display with 720p resolution and a dewdrop notch.
It’s big, bright, and quite clear for watching all your favorite shows or playing games.
Design
Dimensions: 171.4 x 77.3 x 9.1mm
Taking a look at the TECNO POVA Neo, you can tell it’s not a premium-level phone, and it’s the same way when you pick it up.
At the same time, it’s fair to say the handset looks more expensive than it actually is. Sure, it’s made largely from plastic but it’s nicely curved and finished.
Plus, the linear texture found just below the rear camera gives it a sense of class adding to its already elegant look.
Performance
Operating System: Android 11
CPU: 1.8Ghz Octa-core
RAM: 4GB
Internal Storage: 64GB
MicroSD: Yes
With a price tag of Ksh. 15,499, we wouldn’t expect the POVA Neo to be an outstanding performer. But if there is a minimum performance standard you’d expect from a smartphone, the Neo definitely meets it.
Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by MediaTek’s MT6762 Helio P22 chipset. The Octa-core processor clocks up to 1.8Ghz alongside 4GB of RAM.
With these specs, it should run all your standard apps smoothly with little to no delays from high-performance games. Speaking of games, the POVA Neo comes with an ET engine and an allocated game space for a more powerful and dynamic game performance.
Storage-wise, you get 64GB of internal memory expandable up to 128GB via a microSD card slot. The POVA Neo comes running Android 11 out of the box complemented by TECNO’s HIOS v7.6.
Camera
Rear Camera: 13+2MP
Selfie Camera: 8MP
LED Flash: Yes
The TECNO POVA Neo features a dual-camera setup with a 13MP primary shooter and a 2MP depth lens. Upfront, you get an 8MP lens for all your selfies and video calls.
Online Price in Kenya
Online Price in Kenya
The TECNO POVA Neo is available for purchase online as well as in stores countrywide for a suggested retail price of Ksh. 15,499.
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Alfred Gitonga is a passionate tech news writer with a deep interest in smartphones and related technologies. He is a staff writer at Mobitrends.co.ke.
