The Tecno Pova 2 has officially launched in the Philippines as a feature-packed budget gaming smartphone, carrying a jaw-dropping 7000mAh battery, a crisp 1080p Full HD+ display, and a price tag of just PHP 8,000 (approximately 12,000 rupees). For anyone hunting a capable phone that can handle gaming sessions without breaking the bank, the Pova 2 makes a compelling case.
Tecno Pova 2: Display, Design and Gaming Features
The Tecno Pova 2 sports a large 6.9-inch display with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 pixels and an 20.5:9 aspect ratio. This is a notable upgrade over the original Pova, which came with a 6.8-inch panel limited to 720p. A touch sampling rate of 180Hz ensures fast and responsive input — a key advantage for mobile gaming.
On the gaming front, Tecno has equipped the Pova 2 with its ET Game Engine and Game Space 2.0 suite, and the device has been specifically tuned for Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. The phone is powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 chipset, built on a 12nm process node and featuring two high-performance Cortex-A75 CPU cores alongside a Mali G52 MC2 GPU — a solid combination for smooth gameplay at this price point.
Battery, Camera and Connectivity
The headline feature of the Tecno Pova 2 is undoubtedly its massive 7000mAh battery, which supports 18W fast charging over a USB Type-C port. This capacity makes it one of the largest batteries available in the budget segment, promising extended gaming and daily use without the need to top up frequently.
On the camera side, the Pova 2 features a quad-camera array on the rear. The primary shooter is a 48-megapixel sensor, supported by a 2-megapixel macro lens, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and a 2-megapixel AI lens. Selfie duties fall to an 8-megapixel front-facing camera. The phone runs Android 11 based on HiOS 7.6.
Connectivity is well covered too. The Pova 2 is a dual-SIM smartphone with 4G VoLTE support, Bluetooth 5.0, and an FM radio. Storage is generous for the category: 6GB of RAM pairs with 128GB of internal storage, which can be expanded further via a microSD card.
Tecno Pova 2 Full Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.9-inch Full HD+ (1080p), 20.5:9 aspect ratio |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 180Hz |
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm), Cortex-A75 cores |
| GPU | Mali G52 MC2 |
| RAM | 6GB |
| Storage | 128GB, expandable via microSD |
| Operating System | Android 11 (HiOS 7.6) |
| Rear Cameras | 48MP + 2MP macro + 2MP depth + 2MP AI |
| Front Camera | 8MP |
| Battery | 7000mAh, 18W fast charging |
| Charging Port | USB Type-C |
| SIM | Dual SIM (4G VoLTE) |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 |
| Price | PHP 8,000 (~12,000 rupees) |
Price and Availability
The Tecno Pova 2 is priced at PHP 8,000, which converts to approximately 12,000 rupees. Pre-orders opened on June 5, with the official sale beginning on June 11 in the Philippines. Tecno has not yet announced a release schedule for other markets.
