TECNO has announced another variant of the Pova 6 series, the TECNO Pova 6 Neo. Featuring a stylish design and compelling specs for its class, read on to find out more about the device. The Pova 6 Neo is powered by the MediaTek Helio G99 SoC paired with 8GB RAM and either 128 or 256GB storage. Under the hood, there’s also a massive 7000mAh battery which supports 33W charging via the USB-C port. Display-wise, it’s a 6.78-inch 120Hz AMOLED panel with an FHD+ resolution and a punch-hole cutout at the top centre housing the 8MP selfie shooter.

At the rear, the device sports a stylish ‘dynamic-tech design’ with LED Dynamic-Light Effect reminiscent of the Nothing Phone series. The main camera setup is also at the rear, which is a  50MP main camera paired with a secondary sensor. Other notable specs include Android 14 via HiOS 14, NFC, and colour options of either Starry Silver, Speed Black or Comet Green.

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6.78-inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with 120Hz refresh rate
Dual SIM slots
IP54 certified; dust and splash resistant
2G/3G/4G
Runs on Android 14 with HioS 14
Chipset: MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate
CPU: 2.2 GHz octa core processor
GPU: ARM Mali-G57 MC2
8GB RAM with 128GB or 256GB. No SD card slot
Front camera: 8MP
Back cameras: 50MP + 2MP
7000mAh, 33W wired charging

The smartphone comes with a 6.6 inches LCD display. It provides 720 x 1612 pixels resolution. The rear camera consists of 13 MP + QVGA lenses that allow you to enable Dual-LED flash.

The front camera has a 8 MP sensor. The smartphone is fueled by a Non-removable Li-Ion 5000 mAh battery + 10W wired while the phone runs on Android T Go operating system.

Tecno Pop 8 comes in variant colors. It features USB Type-C 2.0, FM radio, GPS, and Bluetooth 5.0. The device is packed with 3GB RAM/ 64GB internal storage.

The device is built with a glass front, plastic frame, and plastic back while it supports Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by). The dimension of the device is 163.9 x 75.5 x 8.9 mm.

• Processor: Octa-core
• Dimension: 163.86×75.51×8.9mm
• Network: 2G/3G/4G
• Display: 6.6″ 90Hz Hole Screen
• Resolution: 720*1612
• Sensor: The ambient light and distance sensor, G-Sensor, Side-edge fingerprint
• Camera: 8MP Front Camera with Dual Flash, 13MP AI Rear Camera with Dual Flash
• Connectivity: GPS, Wifi, BT, FM, OTG
• Battery Capacity: Non Removable 5000mAh large Battery, 10W charge with Type-C
• Screen Resolution: 720 x 1612 Pixels, ratio 20:9, 267 Pixels per inch (~ 84.6% screen-to-body ratio)
• Materials: Magic Skin Leather

This phone is equipped with a quad-core processor and 3/4GBGB of RAM, it provides sufficient power for browsing the web, social media, and light multitasking. It has 64/128GB of internal storage, which can be expanded up to 512GB with a microSD card, allowing for more storage of apps, videos, and documents. The device runs on Android 13 (Go Edition), ensuring optimized performance for low-resource devices.

Design and Display

The Tecno POP 8 features a sleek and slim design, making it comfortable to hold and carry around. The 6.6-inch IPS LCD display offers decent viewing angles and vibrant colors. Although the resolution is limited to 720*1612 pixels, the display provides satisfactory quality for everyday tasks such as reading, watching videos, and browsing social media. You can choose from 4 different colors (Mystery White / Alpenglow Gold / Magic Skin / Gravity Black)

Performance

Considering its budget price point, the Tecno POP 8 performs well for basic tasks. Apps open swiftly, and with the help of Android Go Edition, the device offers a smooth user experience overall. However, it may struggle with resource-intensive applications or heavy multitasking.

Battery Life

With a 5000mAh battery, the Tecno POP 8 delivers decent battery life, allowing users to comfortably get through a full day with moderate usage. The efficient hardware and optimized software contribute to its satisfactory battery performance. Additionally, the phone supports 10W fast charging, enabling quick recharges whenever necessary.

Camera

The Tecno POP 8 features dual 13-megapixel rear camera and a 8-megapixel front camera. While the camera setup may not impress photography enthusiasts, it produces decent images in well-lit environments, capturing satisfactory details and colors. The front camera is suitable for video calls and occasional selfies.

Additional Features

The phone supports dual SIM functionality, making it convenient for users who require multiple network connections. It also offers 4G LTE connectivity, allowing for fast internet speeds and smooth browsing. Furthermore, the phone includes a dedicated microSD card slot, ensuring that users can expand their storage without sacrificing their SIM slots.