Tecno Pova 5 Pro Price In Nigeria (2024), Specs – 5000mAh, slot, Jumia
Tecno Pova 5 Pro Price In Nigeria 2024
Tecno Pova 5 Pro was announced on August 1, 2023 and released on August 22, 2023.
It is now available for purchase. Here is a detailed review of this new budget smartphone.
Key Specs
| Spec | Details |
|---|---|
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| Body | Dimensions: 168.5 x 76.5 x 9 mm, Weight: 212 g, Build: Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back, Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by), Multiple LED lights on the back |
| Display | 6.78 inches IPS LCD, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 120Hz refresh rate |
| Platform | Android 13, HIOS 13, Mediatek Dimensity 6080 chipset, Octa-core CPU, Mali-G57 MC2 GPU |
| Memory | microSDXC card slot, 128GB 8GB RAM or 256GB 8GB RAM internal storage |
| Main Camera | 50 MP, f/1.6, PDAF, Dual LED flash, 1440p@30fps video |
| Selfie Camera | 16 MP, f/2.0, LED flash, 1080p@30fps video |
| Battery | 5000 mAh non-removable, 68W fast charging |
Launch Date
The Tecno Pova 5 Pro launched in India on August 1, 2023. It became available for purchase starting August 22. This phone aims to compete in the budget segment with its combination of features and affordable pricing.
Body
The Pova 5 Pro has dimensions of 168.5 x 76.5 x 9 mm and weighs 212 grams. It has a glass front and plastic back and frame. The phone is dual SIM capable with support for two Nano SIMs in a hybrid slot.
It also has multiple LED lights on the back for notifications, low battery, and game actions.
Display
This phone sports a big 6.78 inch IPS LCD with 1080 x 2460 pixels resolution. The display has 120Hz refresh rate for smoother scrolling and gameplay.
With 396 pixels per inch, details and texts look sharp on the screen. The display brightness peaks at 580 nits.
Operating System
The Tecno Pova 5 Pro runs on Android 13 out of the box, with the company’s HiOS 13 custom skin on top.
The MediaTek Dimensity 6080 chipset powers the phone, with an octa-core CPU comprising 2x Cortex-A76 cores clocked at 2.4GHz and 6x Cortex-A55 cores at 2GHz. Graphics are handled by the Mali-G57 MC2 GPU.
Memory
There is a dedicated microSDXC card slot for storage expansion up to 2TB. The phone comes in two variants – 8GB RAM with 128GB storage, and 8GB RAM with 256GB storage. There is no 16GB base model like the predecessor.
Camera
For photography, the Pova 5 Pro has a 50MP main camera with an f/1.6 aperture lens. The main camera supports PDAF and has a dual LED flash.
You can record up to 1440p videos at 30fps with the main camera. For selfies, there is a 16MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture and LED flash. The front camera records up to 1080p videos at 30fps.
Tecno Pova 5 Pro Price In Nigeria
The Tecno Pova 5 Pro price in Nigeria is NGN 165,000 at Slot and Jumia as of 28th April 2024.
The 128GB model costs around $275.
Sound
The phone has a 3.5mm headphone jack for connecting wired headphones. There are stereo speakers with high-res 24-bit/192kHz audio support.
Connectivity
Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, NFC, FM radio, and USB Type-C port.
Sensors
There is a side mounted fingerprint sensor for biometric authentication. Other sensors include accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and e-compass.
Battery
Powering the phone is a beefy 5000mAh battery. It supports fast charging up to 68W wired charging. Tecno claims 50% charge in just 15 minutes of charging. The battery delivers excellent endurance even with heavy usage.
Miscellaneous
The Tecno Pova 5 Pro comes in Dark Illusion, Silver Fantasy, and Free Fire Edition color options. It runs Funtouch OS 12 based on Android 12 out of the box.
Comparison with Similar Phones
- Compared to the Realme 9i, the Pova 5 Pro has a betterDimensity 810 chip, higher resolution display, bigger battery, and faster charging. But the Realme has better camera specs on paper.
- The Redmi Note 11 Pro has a superior 108MP camera and 67W charging. But the Pova 5 Pro still wins with its MediaTek Dimensity SoC, high refresh rate display, and bigger battery.
- The Moto G62 5G also has the Dimensity SoC but with lower RAM and storage. The Pova 5 Pro is the better phone overall.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Excellent performance from Dimensity SoC
- Smooth 120Hz high resolution display
- Long battery life with fast charging
- Good set of cameras
-Dedicated microSD card slot - Stereo speakers
- Headphone jack present
Cons
- Bulky and heavy
- No telephoto camera
- Bloatware and ads in UI
- No IP rating for water resistance
Final Thoughts
The Tecno Pova 5 Pro brings excellent performance and display quality to the budget segment. The large battery allows long hours of usage.
Cameras are decent though a telephoto lens would have been nice. At its price point, this is one of the better phones available.
If you can live with the heavy body and ads in the interface, the Pova 5 Pro is easy to recommend for budget buyers wanting long battery life and smooth gameplay.
