Tecno just announced the Tecno Pova Neo 2 which is an upgrade from the Pova Neo that was released last year. The phone has 4 or 6GB RAM with 64 or 128GB storage space. There is also a memory card slot in case you want to expand the storage space. The phone also has memory fusion that allows you to expand the RAM for better performance. It is also different from the Tecno Pova 5G.
Tecno Pova phones are made for gaming on a budget and the large 6.8-inch display is made for playing games. The resolution is 720p which isn’t what is expected but it has a 90Hz refresh rate. It has an IPS LCD display with over 83% screen-to-body ratio. We also have a tiny punch hole camera cut out on the display.
The Tecno Pova Neo 2 has a plastic build with a gaming look on the back it comes in three colors that include blue, orange, and magma. It has plastic around its frame with dual 4G sim support. The phone is running on Android 12 and HiOs 8.6 is the user interface. It is powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 and it is capable of running games.
The phone has dual cameras with a 16MP main camera and a second QVGA lens. Upfront we have an 8MP front-facing camera with an LED flash. It comes with a 7000mAh battery that will surely last an entire day or even two days. The phone only supports 18W fast charging and I feel it should be more than 18W.
| Tecno Pova Neo 2 | Specs Listing |
|---|---|
| Model | Tecno Pova Neo 2 |
| Brand | Tecno |
| Announced | September 26, 2022 |
| Status | Available October 3, 2022 |
| DESIGN | |
| Body Build | Plastic Body and Frame, Glass Front |
| Dimension | 170.8 x 77.8 x 9.4 mm |
| Weight | 195g |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| DISPLAY | |
| Screen Size | 6.82-inch with (~82.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1640 pixels, 263 PPi Density |
| Screen Type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 90HzHz |
| Display Protection | - |
| SOFTWARE | |
| Operating System | Android 12, HiOs 8.6 |
| Chipset/Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| CPU [ Central Processing Unit ] | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Internal Storage | 64 or 128GB ROM Expandable via MICRO SD up to 500GB |
| RAM | 4 or 6GB |
| CAMERA | |
| Back Camera | Dual Cameras-16MP F1.6 main sensor + QVGA, Quad-LED flash |
| Front Camera | 8MP F2.0 (wide) selfie snapper with dual LED flash |
| Camera Features | Autofocus, Continuous shooting, 8X Digital zoom, 2X Optical Zoom, Geotagging, Panorama, HDR, Touch focus, Face detection, Scene mode, Auto-watermark, delay capture, Mirror, Beauty Mode, AR shot, Portrait |
| Video Resolution | 1080p@30fps |
| CONNECTIVITY | |
| USB | USB C 2.0, USB OTG |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth V5.0 |
| GPS | Yes |
| WiFi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| FM Radio | Yes |
| NFC | Yes, Region Dependent |
| NETWORK | |
| Technology | 2G/3G/4G [ GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVO / LTE ] |
| 2G Network Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 CDMA 800 / 1900 & TD-SCDMA |
| 3G Network Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO |
| 4G Network Bands | LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 28(700), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500) |
| 5G Network Bands | |
| Network Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps |
| SOUND | |
| Speaker | Yes, Stereo Speakers |
| Audi Jack | Yes, 3.5mm Audio jack |
| Sound Enhancement | Active Noise Cancelation with a dedicated mic |
| OTHER FEATURES | |
| Fingerprint | Yes, Side Mounted |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, and Compass Sensor, Temperature sensor, Hall sensor |
| Additional Features | -WMV/RV/MP4/3GP player -MP3/WMA/WAV/RA/AAC/M4A player - Document editor (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF) - Push to talk - Voice command/dial - Organizer |
| Colour | Virtual Blue, Orange Magma, Uranolite Gray |
| BATTERY | |
| Battery Capacity | 7000mAh non Removable battery |
| Fast charging | Yes, 18Watts |
| Battery Type | Li-PO |
| Stand by Time | N/A |
| Talk Time | N/A |
Tecno Pova Neo 2 Price and Availability
The phone is available for sale and it cost around $200 which is equivalent to 140, 000 naira. You can pick it up in retail stores nationwide as soon as it’s available in Nigeria. The phone has been launched in Russia and it is available everywhere in the country.
