The Tecno Pova series of phones is expanding again. Last week Tecno launched the Pova Neo 5G and now we get the Pova Neo 2 which is a direct successor to last year’s Pova Neo (4G). One of its highlights would be the gigantic 7000 mAh battery along with the affordable price.
Design and Display
The back panel design is similar to the recently released Pova Neo 5G. It even has similar display specs including a 6.8-inch IPS LCD with a punch-hole selfie camera, but the resolution has been downgraded to 720p and the refresh rate is now 90Hz (down from 120Hz). The fingerprint sensor also serves as the power button on the side.
Internals and Software
The phone’s chipset is the MediaTek Helio G85 SoC, which is paired with two different memory configurations including 4 to 6GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of storage. You can add more storage with a memory card.
Cameras
The back has only two cameras including a 16MP main sensor and a 2MP macro camera. Video recording will likely be limited to 1080p 30 FPS with AI features and filters. The selfie camera inside the punch cutout is an 8MP shooter.
Battery and Pricing
The Tecno Pova Neo 2 is one of the few phones with a whopping 7,000 mAh battery that should last the phone for up to three days of use. It supports 18W fast charging, but it may take around 2 hours to refuel.
The phone is currently only available in Russia for $205. It will be available in Uranolite Gray, Virtual Blue and Orange Magma color variants.
Tecno Pova Neo 2 Specifications
Chipset: MediaTek Helio G85
CPU: Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU: Mali G52 MC2
OS: Android 12, HiOS
Supported Networks: 2G, 3G, 4G LTE
Display:
6.8″ IPS LCD with 720 x 1,640 pixels resolution, 90Hz refresh rate
Memory:
RAM: 4 GB, 6 GB
Internal: 64 GB, 128 GB
Card slot: yes
Camera:
Rear (Quad): 16MP (main) + 2MP (macro)
Front: 8MP
Colors: Uranolite Gray, Virtual Blue, Orange Magma
Fingerprint sensor: Side-mounted
Battery: 7,000 mAh, 18W fast charging
Price: $205
