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Tecno Pova 6 Pro 5G (12GB + 256GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£220RAM capacity:12 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:6.78 inchesMain camera megapixels:108 MP & 2 MP

Tecno Pova 6 Pro 5G (12GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

7.1

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 62% of models
Score components

90%

7.0

Technical score

10%

8.1

User score

â–²Better than 62% of smartphones
7.0

Technical score

Technical score
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 60% of models
Score components

25%

6.5

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.6

Camera

15%

6.6

Display

15%

8.4

Battery

10%

7.4

Software

10%

7.6

Connectivity

4%

5.0

Audio

3%

6.1

Design

â–²Better than 60% of smartphones
8.1

User score

User score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

8.3

Number of reviews

Based on 942 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 70% of smartphones
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Tecno Pova 6 Pro 5G (12GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 60% of models
Score components:

25%

6.5

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.6

Camera

15%

6.6

Display

15%

8.4

Battery

10%

7.4

Software

10%

7.6

Connectivity

4%

5.0

Audio

3%

6.1

Design

7.0
User score
User score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

8.3

Number of reviews

Based on 942 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.1
Popularity
Popularity
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 79% of models
Popularity:
Tecno Pova 6 Pro 5G (12GB + 256GB) has a popularity of 8.3 points, which is higher than 78.7% of smartphones.
8.3
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 78% of models
Score components:

60%

7.1

Overall score

40%

9.4

Price

7.8
Brand name
Tecno
Processor model
MediaTek Dimensity 6080
Processor model
MediaTek Dimensity 6080
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
This smartphone uses the MediaTek Dimensity 6080 processor model which is slower than processors in 64.7% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.4% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
12 GB
RAM capacity
12 GB
â–² Better than 59% of models
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 12 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 59% of smartphones and equal to that of 24.3% of smartphones.
Internal storage
256 GB
Internal storage
256 GB
â–² Better than 39% of models
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 38.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 38.3% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.4 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
2.4 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.4 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 36.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 13.4% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 14
Android version
Android 14
Android version
Android 14
â–² Better than 49% of models
This smartphone runs Android version Android 14 which is newer than that found in 49.5% of smartphones and equal to that in 21% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
Direct OS updates
no
â–¼ Worse than 21% of models
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
Open-source OS
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
Dark mode
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
Multi-lens main camera
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
108 MP & 2 MP
Main camera megapixels
108 MP & 2 MP
â–² Better than 89% of models
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 108 MP & 2 MP which is higher than that of 89.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.7% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.9
Main camera aperture
f/1.9
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.9 which is narrower than that of 90.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.1% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
52.9 mm²
Main camera sensor area
52.9 mm²
â–² Better than 82% of models
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 52.9 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 82.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.9% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.7 µm
Main camera pixel size
0.7 µm
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.7 µm which is smaller than in 64.6% of smartphones and equal to the size in 10.4% of smartphones.
2.1 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Number of SIM slots
2
â–² Better than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
5G connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 33% of models
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.78 inches
Screen size
6.78 inches
â–² Better than 73% of models
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.78 inches which is larger than the screens of 73.5% of smartphones and equal to those of 9.5% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2436 px
Screen resolution
1080x 2436 px
â–² Better than 64% of models
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2436 px which is higher than that of 64.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.9% of smartphones.
Pixel density
393 ppi
Pixel density
393 ppi
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 393 ppi which is lower than that of 61.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.8% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
â–² Better than 41% of models
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Refresh rate
120 Hz
â–² Better than 35% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.7% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.2% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
6,000 mAh
Battery capacity
6,000 mAh
â–² Better than 73% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 6,000 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 73.2% of smartphones and equal to those in 6.9% of smartphones.
Charging speed
70 W
Charging speed
70 W
â–² Better than 78% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 70 W which is faster than in 78.5% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 0.4% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
â–² Better than 7% of models
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
yes
Wireless charging
yes
â–² Better than 75% of models
This smartphone supports wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
Stereo speakers
yes
â–² Better than 36% of models
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
â–² Better than 55% of models
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
?
FM radio
yes
FM radio
yes
â–² Better than 66% of models
This smartphone includes an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
aptX Lossless
no
â–¼ Worse than 13% of models
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
165.5 mm
Height
165.5 mm
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 165.5 mm which is taller than 70.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Width
76.1 mm
Width
76.1 mm
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 76.1 mm which is wider than 53.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.8% of smartphones.
Thickness
7.9 mm
Thickness
7.9 mm
â–² Better than 72% of models
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 7.9 mm which is thinner than 72.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 5% of smartphones.
Weight
198.3 g
Weight
198.3 g
â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 198.3 g which is heavier than 54.3% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 0.2% of smartphones.
Device volume
87,780 cm³
Device volume
87,780 cm³
â–² Better than 73% of models
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 87,780 cm³ which is smaller than 72.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.5% of smartphones.
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Tecno Pova 6 Pro 5G (12GB + 256GB) vs the average smartphone

246810TotalPerformance & HardwareSoftwareCameraConnectivityDisplayBatteryAudioDesign
  • 65.3% larger main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    52.9 mm²
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (52.9 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    52.9 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Supports wireless charging
    Wireless charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This smartphone supports wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 25.2% of smartphones are wireless charging compatible.
  • 20% larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    6,000 mAh
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (6000 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5000 mAh.
    6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 4 GB more RAM
    RAM capacity
    12 GB
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 2.12x faster charging speed
    Charging speed
    70 W
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (70 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    70 W vs 33 W
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    108 MP & 2 MP
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (108 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    108 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Supports reverse wireless charging
    Reverse wireless charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    This smartphone supports reverse wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 23.6% of smartphones offer reverse wireless charging.
  • 0.11 inches inch larger screen size
    Screen size
    6.78 inches
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.8 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.78 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 1.3% higher user score
    User score
    8.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Tecno Pova 6 Pro 5G
    the average smartphone
    Tecno Pova 6 Pro 5G (12GB + 256GB) has a higher user score than the average smartphone (8.10 vs 8.000).
    8.1 vs 8
  • 53.3% more popular
    Tecno Pova 6 Pro 5G (12GB + 256GB) is more popular than the average smartphone (8.34 vs 5.4).
    8.34 vs 5.44
  • 5.8% better value for money
    Tecno Pova 6 Pro 5G (12GB + 256GB) has better value for money than the average smartphone (7.76 vs 7.3).
    7.76 vs 7.34
  • 4 GB more RAM
    RAM capacity
    12 GB
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 14.3% higher maximum RAM
    Maximum RAM
    16 GB
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports more maximum RAM than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB RAM.
    16 GB vs 14 GB
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    2 x 2.4 GHz & 6 x 2 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (2x2.4 GHz & 6x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    2x2.4 GHz & 6x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 65.3% larger main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    52.9 mm²
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (52.9 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    52.9 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    108 MP & 2 MP
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (108 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    108 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Has a front LED flash
    Front LED flash
    yes
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This smartphone features a front-facing LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 7.8% of smartphones include a front flash.
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    Number of flash LEDs
    2
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    Dual-tone LED flash
    yes
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • Higher front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    32 MP
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <5 – >40
    This smartphone has more front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (32 MP vs 16 MP). The average front camera has 16 MP megapixels.
    32 MP vs 16 MP
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.3
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.3 vs 5.2). The average version is Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.3 vs 5.2
  • 0.11 inches inch larger screen size
    Screen size
    6.78 inches
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.8 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.78 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Has an always-on display
    Always-on display
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.2% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • Higher screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1080 x 2436 px
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1080x2436 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1080x2436 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 300 nits higher peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    1,300 nits
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <480 nits – >3.6k nits
    This smartphone has a higher peak brightness than the average smartphone (1300 nits vs 1000 nits). The average peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    1,300 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • Supports wireless charging
    Wireless charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This smartphone supports wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 25.2% of smartphones are wireless charging compatible.
  • 20% larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    6,000 mAh
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (6000 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5000 mAh.
    6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 2.12x faster charging speed
    Charging speed
    70 W
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (70 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    70 W vs 33 W
  • Supports reverse wireless charging
    Reverse wireless charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    This smartphone supports reverse wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 23.6% of smartphones offer reverse wireless charging.
  • Higher GSMArena battery life score
    GSMArena battery life score
    14:22 hour/s
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <10 hour/s – >45 hour/s
    This smartphone has a higher GSMArena battery life score than the average smartphone (14:22 hour/s vs 13:30 hour/s). The average score is 13:30 hour/s.
    14:22 hour/s vs 13:30 hour/s
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    3.5 mm headphone jack
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Has FM radio
    FM radio
    yes
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.2% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • 0.4 mm thinner
    Thickness
    7.9 mm
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (7.9 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    7.9 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.9
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.9 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.9 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    MediaTek Dimensity 6080
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Dimensity 6080 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Dimensity 6,080 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • No LDAC support
    LDAC
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.3% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • Lacks focus mode
    Focus mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • Lower IP rating
    IP rating
    IP53
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    This smartphone has a lower IP rating than the average smartphone (IP53 vs IP67). 0.00% of smartphones have a higher IP rating.
    IP53 vs IP67
  • No aptX HD
    aptX HD
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    Wi-Fi password sharing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • 50% less L3 cache
    L3 cache
    2048 KB
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <1k KB – >8.2k KB
    This smartphone has a smaller L3 cache than the average smartphone (2048 KB vs 4096 KB). The average smartphone has an L3 cache of 4096 KB.
    2,048 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    MediaTek Dimensity 6080
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Dimensity 6080 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Dimensity 6,080 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 50% less L3 cache
    L3 cache
    2048 KB
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <1k KB – >8.2k KB
    This smartphone has a smaller L3 cache than the average smartphone (2048 KB vs 4096 KB). The average smartphone has an L3 cache of 4096 KB.
    2,048 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • 22.4% slower memory speed
    Memory speed
    2,133 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <1.8k MHz – >4.8k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (2133 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2750 MHz.
    2,133 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 18.3% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    770
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <392 – >2.2k
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (770 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    770 vs 942
  • 33.3% lower memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    17.07 GB/s
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <13.41 GB/s – >76.6 GB/s
    This smartphone has lower memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (17.1 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average smartphone has a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.
    17.07 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 17.3% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    2096
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >6.7k
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (2096 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in the Geekbench 6 multi-core test.
    2,096 vs 2,533
  • Lacks focus mode
    Focus mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    Wi-Fi password sharing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • Does not allow app offloading
    App offloading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • Lacks instant markup
    Instant markup
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.2% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.9
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.9 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.9 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Worse main camera video quality
    Main camera video
    1440 x 30 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 15.40x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1440x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 0.1 µm smaller main camera pixel size
    Main camera pixel size
    0.7 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (0.7 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average smartphone has a pixel size of 0.8 µm.
    2.1 binned
    0.7 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • 25% lower touch sampling rate
    Touch sampling rate
    180 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <120 Hz – >480 Hz
    This smartphone has a lower touch sampling rate than the average smartphone (180 Hz vs 240 Hz). The average smartphone has a sampling rate of 240 Hz.
    180 Hz vs 240 Hz
  • 14.4% lower screen brightness
    Screen brightness
    565 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <437 nits – >1.3k nits
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (565 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    565 nits vs 660 nits
  • 0.5% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    393 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (393 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    393 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • No LDAC support
    LDAC
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.3% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • No aptX HD
    aptX HD
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • Lower IP rating
    IP rating
    IP53
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    This smartphone has a lower IP rating than the average smartphone (IP53 vs IP67). 0.00% of smartphones have a higher IP rating.
    IP53 vs IP67
  • 1.9 mm taller
    Height
    165.5 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
    This smartphone is taller than the average smartphone (165.5 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm.
    165.5 mm vs 163.6 mm

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What we like about Tecno Pova 6 Pro 5G (12GB + 256GB)

  • Remarkable battery life (6000mAh) and fast 70W charging, including 10W reverse wired charging.
  • Gorgeous 6.78-inch 120Hz AMOLED display with great brightness and color reproduction.
  • Eye-catching and unique 'gamer' aesthetic design with the customizable ARC LED lights (Glyph Interface) on the back.
  • Solid gaming performance for a budget phone, handling demanding games surprisingly well at mid-to-high settings without significant overheating.
  • Good overall build quality and an IP53 rating for dust and splash resistance.
  • High-resolution 108MP main camera captures detailed and sharp photos in good daylight conditions.
  • Inclusion of a 3.5mm headphone jack, stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support, and an IR blaster.
  • Generous RAM (up to 12GB physical, expandable to 24GB virtual) and storage options (256GB) for the price point.

What we don't like about Tecno Pova 6 Pro 5G (12GB + 256GB)

  • General software navigation can have occasional stutters and dropped frames despite the fast display.
  • The back panel is plastic and feels less premium than its looks suggest; prone to fingerprints.
  • Low-light camera performance is average, with images appearing blurry or noisy in dim conditions.
  • Audio quality from the speakers, while loud and clear, lacks depth and bass.
  • The software (HiOS) includes some bloatware and occasional full-screen ads when clearing RAM.
  • The rear LED lighting system is only white, a step down from the multi-color RGB lights on the previous Pova 5 Pro model.

Verdict

The Tecno Pova 6 Pro 5G (12GB+256GB) is a gaming-focused mid-ranger featuring a 6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and an eye-catching "Dynamic-Tech" back panel with mini-LED lighting. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6080 5G chipset and boasts a massive 6,000mAh battery—one of the largest in its slim 7.88mm profile—supporting 70W ultra-fast charging that reaches 50% in roughly 20 minutes. Its main strengths include exceptional battery endurance, a vibrant 1,300-nit peak brightness screen, and a capable 108MP main camera for detailed daylight photography. However, it lacks a dedicated ultra-wide lens, relies on a plastic build that can be a fingerprint magnet, and carries pre-installed software bloatware that may detract from the user experience.

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