Tecno Pova Neo 2 is the successor of the Pova Neo. It offers a incremental improvements over the first generation model and was launched alongside a new 5G model, the Tecno Pova Neo 5G. At the very least you are getting an upgrade with the Helio G85. You also get a bigger battery capacity and a better camera. Tecno Pova Neo 2 sports a 6.82-inch display, a 16MP dual rear camera, and a 7000 mAh battery.
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Tecno Pova Neo 2 Key Specs and Features
- 6.82 inches IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1640 pixels (~263 ppi density), ~83.1% screen-to-body ratio
- Android 12, HIOS 8.6
- MediaTek MT6769Z Helio G85 (12nm) Octa Core Processor
- 4GB, 6GB bRAM
- 16 MP Dual Rear Camera
- 8 MP Front Camera
- 64GB, 128GB Built-in Storage
- Fingerprint Sensor (side mounted)
- 4G LTE
- 7000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po Battery
Design, Display, and Cameras
Tecno Pova Neo 2 is more or less a budget smartphone with a big battery. So, while we are seeing some improvement over the previous generation model, the specs is still modest at best. However, it is still a good value for money.
It features an all plastic body available in three colors: Uranolite Gray, Virtual Blue, and Orange Magma with glass protection for the front.
Tecno Pova Neo 2 features a display that looks similar to its predecessor. However, Tecno is now indicating support for 90Hz refresh rate, which means this display can update faster for more seemless view of action movies as well as gaming with smooth transitions.
The 6.82-inch IPS display offers the same 720 x 1640 pixels resolution as the first generation Neo. A punch hole is provided on the top of the screen that houses the 8 megapixels selfie camera. Above it you will also see an LED flash for the front camera.
On the back, the android phone has two camera rings housing a 16 megapixels main camera and a yet to be specified second camera. Dual LED flash is provided for the rear camera. The fingerprint sensor moves from the front to the side.
Hardware and Software
Tecno Pova Neo LG6n runs Android 12 with HiOS 8.6 on a MediaTek MT6769Z Helio G85 (12nm) octa-core processor. The processor has two clusters consisting of a dual-core Cortex-A75 clocked at up to 2.0GHz and a hexa-core Cortex A55 up to 1.8GHz. Graphics is run by a Mali-G52 MC2.
This is the same chipset in other Tecno phones like the Spark 9 Pro, the Camon 19, and the Camon 19 Neo. This is also the chipset in the Infinix Hot 12.
The affordable android phone is available in three models, one more than the first generation. You get a model offering 4GB with 64GB built-in storage, another offering 4GB RAM with 128GB ROM, and finally one with 6GB RAM with 128GB built-in storage. You also get a dedicated slot for memory card enabling you add up to128GB additional storage.
Battery is perhaps the highlight of this device. With 7000 mAh battery capacity, this smartphone promises a good battery life and should be able to continue in the legacy of the Tecno Pova series. An 18W charging capacity also ensures you can regain depleted juice fast.
Connectivity
The 4G phone sports dual-SIM with 4G LTE support. You also get microUSB (USB 2.0) with Bluetooth 5.0. Wi-Fi (including dual-band Wi-Fi) is also supported.
Tecno Pova Neo 2 Price and Availability
Tecno Pova Neo 2 price in Nigeria is expected at around 99,500 Naira. The Pova Neo 2 costs around the equivalent of $115 in Indonesia, 16,499 KES in Kenya, and 12,699 INR in India.
The smartphone was announced in September 2022 and was available for purchase in October 2022.
Tecno Pova Neo 2 Specs
Here are a few specs of the Tecno Pova Neo 2:
General Features
- Platform: Android 12, HIOS 8.6
- Processor: MediaTek MT6769Z Helio G85 (12nm) Octa Core Processor (2.0 GHz dual-core Cortex-A75 and 1.8 GHz hexa-core Cortex-A55)
- GPU: Mali-G52 MC2
- Memory: 4GB, 6GB RAM
- Colors: Uranolite Gray, Virtual Blue, Orange Magma
- Dimension: 170.9 x 77.8 x 9.6 mm
- Weight: –
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM
- SIM Count: Dual-SIM
Display
- Display: 6.82 inches IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1640 pixels (~263 ppi density), ~83.1% screen-to-body ratio, 90Hz Refresh Rate
- Screen Protection: Yes (Glass)
- Foldable Display: No
Camera
- Rear Camera: 16 MP, (wide) + Secondary unknown camera
- Rear Camera Features: Dual-LED flash, Autofocus, HDR, Panorama
- Front Camera: 8 MP Camera
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 64GB, 128GB
- Memory Card Support: microSDXC (dedicated slot)
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2
- 2G CDMA 1X: –
- 3G WCDMA: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
- 3G CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: LTE (unspecified)
- 5G: No
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes
- 5G: No
- WLAN: Yes
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: –
- Bluetooth: Yes
- NFC: Yes (LG6n only)
- Infrared Blaster: –
- USB Port: Yes, USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes
- Video Player: Yes
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: GPS, GLONASS Yes (LG6n only)
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: –
- SpO2: –
- Pedometer: –
- Heart Rate Monitor: –
- Gyroscope: –
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (Side Mounted)
- Iris Scanner: –
- Face Unlock: –
- Stylus Pen: –
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: –
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: –
- Built-in Mobile Payment: –
- Water Resistant: –
- Dust Resistant: –
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: –
- Document Editor: –
Battery
- Battery: 7000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po Battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: 18W Fast Charging Capacity
