TECNO steps into the 5G segment with POVA 5G special Manchester City edition

TECNO steps into the 5G segment with POVA 5G special Manchester City edition

· Priced at INR 19,999, POVA 5G is the Fastest 5G smartphone in sub-20K offering MediaTek Dimensity 900 and a massive 6000 mAh Battery

· First 1500 consumers can avail free complimentary power bank worth INR 1999 with purchase of POVA 5G

· POVA 5G will be available on Amazon, starting February 14, 2022

Mumbai, 8th February 2022: TECNO Mobile, the global premium smartphone brand from TRANSSION India, today enters the 5G segment by launching its latest smartphone POVA 5G. A special edition in Aether Black color, Tecno POVA 5G flaunts the proud logo of leading football club Manchester City FC (Man City) on its back. TECNO is the Official Tablet and Handset Partner of Manchester City and the association shares and synergizes the ethos of Speed, Power and Performance. TECNO POVA 5G mirrors these ethos in its best-in-class features. Power packed with eye-catching design, Super-Fast 5G Dimensity 900 processor, Ultra-fast LPDDR5 8GB + 3GB Virtual RAM and 6.9 FHD+ Dot-in display with 120Hz refresh rate, TECNO POVA 5G is a first in its category. POVA series is a performance-oriented product line of TECNO that offers more powerful smartphone experience.

As 5G technology continues to dominate the smart phones segment, the year 2022 is predicted to be a breakthrough year for 5G smartphones. As per the findings of industry analysts, the resilient smartphone sector is estimated to witness 190-200 million shipments in the year 2022, with 5G devices claiming a major chunk in the segment. With a strong foothold in the budget smartphone category, TECNO pans its focus on the mid-to-high range category, with POVA 5G. Catering to the demands of the Zillennial consumers, the Fastest 5G smartphone is infused with the best-in-class hardware specifications with astounding software capabilities, an in-built Partner Game Engine Technology, bringing forth the ultimate mobile gaming and multi-media entertainment experiences.

Commenting on the launch, Arijeet Talapatra, CEO of TRANSSION India said, “India is third largest 5G smartphone market globally as per Counterpoint and there’s a lot of pent-up demand for 5G. In view of the market potential, the launch of POVA 5G is a part of TECNO’s growth strategy. With this launch we’re foraying into the 5G category and are in the process of creating a complete 5G portfolio in the POVA product line. The idea is to make premium experiences reasonably priced and accessible to more and more people.”

“Moreover, TECNO has cherished a long association with the current Premier League Champions, Manchester City, since 2017. This association has been incredibly successful as TECNO and Man City follow similar values of holding consumers and audiences at the highest pedestal that reflects in our unique mobile experiences and their exceptional matches every day.” He added.

The feature packed Tecno POVA 5G smartphone is priced at INR. 19,999/- and first 1500 customers will win a complimentary power bank worth INR. 1,999/-. The first sale begins on 14th February 2022 only on Amazon.

Key USPs of TECNO POVA 5G:

· Fastest 5G Smartphone with MediaTek Dimensity 900

Enjoy dual 5G with 11 5G bands and seamless app switching with MediaTek Dimensity 900 processor at 2.4GHz clock speed with an ultra-efficient advanced fabrication with 6nm Processor and ultra-efficient battery life. The smartphone will give users the benefits of powerful computing, outstanding imaging capacity and more stable gaming. Additionally, both the 5G SIM cards will improve network connectivity and lower power consumption. WiFi 6 will support a more reliable and faster WiFi network. Currently, TECNO POVA 5G is the fastest smartphone in the segment basis AnTuTu score 481659.

· Ultra-fast performance with 11GB RAM

LPDDR5 next-gen RAM brings a new dimension of speed to POVA 5G. The new POVA 5G flaunts 8GB LPDDR5 RAM that can be further expanded by 3GB using memory fusion technology for an overall RAM of 11GB. The LPDDR5 memory supports writing and reading speeds of up to 5500 Mbps. 11GB RAM outshines your power and performance requirements on POVA 5G. Experience the next level of speed and performance with heavier games and apps. Featuring internal storage with a capacity of 128GB UFS 3.1, which can be expanded to 512GB by way of a dedicated memory card slot

· Futuristic design with innovative texture and 6000 mAh powerful battery

Kevlar texture design at the back gives unique feel and has an exquisite appearance with double film lamination technology and exquisite texture. With 6000mAh, get an outstanding 32 days standby time, 55 hours Calling Time and 183 hours Music playback on POVA 5G with improved AI battery lab 2.1. Its 18W Type C fast charger that charges 50% of the battery in just 33 minutes.

· Large display for a widened vision, Immersive Experience with a 120hz smooth refresh rate

The POVA 5G large 6.9" FHD+Dot-in display is perfect for binge-watching. The 91% screen-to-body ratio and the 20.5:9 aspect ratio provide better palm entertainment. The smartphone has a higher 120Hz refresh rate which enables users to enjoy a more fluid mobile experience. With a 180Hz touch sampling rate, POVA 5G performs exceptionally well in all types of games. Faster touch response makes for more efficient operations.

· A re-envisioned 50MP camera with Super Night Mode

POVA 5G clicks brilliant images and shoots professional-grade videos with its 50MP triple rear camera setup. F1.6 Large aperture and Tecno Optimized Software outperform in Super Night Mode. Various user-driven modes take photography to a new level. It’s a 50MP f/1.6 wide lens cluster. Night Mode and EIS features will be preloaded. With POVA 5G users can take memorable selfies in different modes, such as Wide Selfie, AI Portrait, AI Beauty and more. The POVA 5G’s camera offers strong video features, hosting 4K Time-lapse, 960FPS Slow Motion, Video Stabilization, Video Bokeh, Video Beauty and many other unique video shoot modes to enable users to shoot pro-level videos.

The 16MP Selfie Camera also has Dual Flashlight which enables users to click beautiful selfies in low light conditions.

· Smoother functioning with HiOS 8.0 based on Android 11

POVA 5G come with so many unique localized features that include Visha Player, Master of Language (MOL), Video Editor, Smart Cards, App Turbo 2.0, Vault 2.0, Smart Panel 2.0, Kids Mode, Social Turbo (to improve WA experience), with video assistant, photo compressor, Ultra battery saver, Anti-theft mode and more.

· Game Mode 2.0 Panther Game Engine

Panther Engine predicts the game arithmetic per frame and reasonably allocates CPU arithmetic power through machine learning which reduces heat, power consumption and frame loss rate. Users get a superb immersive experience. Improved Game Space 2.0 has better UI and control. For better gaming experience Users can unable the Eye Care option, Anti-addiction reminder, Lying posture tips, and many other health modes with a Z-axis linear vibration motor for strong vibrations to offer a unique experience while playing games. More features like Splash resistant of up to IPX2 rating to prevent water damage, SOPLAY 2.0 to produce custom music, DTS enhanced powerful speaker to experience high quality audio sound for an unparalleled music experience. Furthermore, a smart side fingerprint sensor that unlocks the device in only 0.2 seconds and can perform other functions like accept calls, click pictures and dismiss alarm.