Tecno Pova 5 Pro 5G review: Quirky design, 120Hz display & consistent camera performance at affordable price

NEW DELHI: Tecno, a Transsion Group brand, has recently expanded its smartphone lineup in India with the Tecno Pova 5 Pro 5G with several unique features including an LED light at the back, speakers for high-res audio output with DTS enhancements, and the MediaTek Dimensity 6080 chipset launched in Q1 2023.

The entry pricing puts it in the vicinity of the Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G smartphone and Poco M6 Pro 5G – both devices that I reviewed recently, Lava Blaze 5G, Poco M6 Pro 5G, Samsung Galaxy M14 5G, and others.

According to Counterpoint Research, Tecno ranked fourth in the sub-Rs 10,000 smartphone price point. So, does the Tecno Pova 5 Pro have enough oomph to sway buyers in its direction? I review: