Tecno Pova 7 Neo

Name: Tecno Pova 7 Neo
Brand: Tecno

Display6.8" 720 x 1640 pixels (~263 ppi density)

ChipsetMediatek MT6762G Helio G25 (12 nm)

Main camera13MP

Battery6000 mAh

4.9GoSolo score

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Network

Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE

2G bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G bands

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100

4G bands

LTE

Speed

HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

Launch

Announced

2021, December 09

Status

Available

Body

Dimensions

171.4 x 77.3 x 9.1 mm (6.75 x 3.04 x 0.36 in)

Weight

Build

Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Durability

Splash resistant

Display

Type

IPS LCD, 480 nits

Size

6.8 inches, 109.8 cm2 (~82.9% screen-to-body ratio)

Resolution

720 x 1640 pixels (~263 ppi density)

Platform

Android 11, HIOS 7.6

Chipset

Mediatek MT6762G Helio G25 (12 nm)

CPU

Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)

GPU

PowerVR GE8320

Memory

Card slot

microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Internal

64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM

Type

eMMC 5.1

Main Camera

Modules

13 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF Secondary unknown camera

Features

Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama

Video

1080p@30fps

Selfie Camera

Module

8 MP, f/2.0

Features

Dual-LED flash, HDR · 1080p@30fps

Comms

WLAN

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

5.0, A2DP, LE

Positioning

GPS

NFC

Radio

FM radio

USB

microUSB 2.0, OTG

Features

Sensors

Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity

Battery

Type

6000 mAh

Misc

Colors

Obsidian, Geek blue, Powehi

Models

LE6, LE6h

GoSolo Read / what it means4 takeaways

display

120Hz, 1080p, 6.78 inchesThe 120Hz refresh rate makes scrolling feel smooth, while 1080p resolution at 6.78 inches keeps text and icons clear enough for daily reading and video, though sharpness is average for the screen size.

battery

7000mAh, roughly 1.5 to 2 days light useWith 7000mAh you can expect about 1 to 1.5 days of heavy screen-on time or up to 2 days if you mostly text and browse, meaning fewer daily charges than most phones.

performance

MediaTek Helio G100, light gaming onlyThe Helio G100 (2.20 GHz, 8 cores, Mali G57 GPU) handles everyday tasks and light mobile games smoothly, but struggles with demanding titles or heavy multitasking at high settings.

durability

IP64, splash-resistant, not waterproofIP64 means the phone resists splashes from any angle and brief dust exposure, so it survives accidental water spills and dusty pockets, but it cannot survive submersion or extended rain.

GoSolo Score Breakdown

Design62

Display52

Performance26

Camera52

Battery64

Value49

GoSolo Verdict

The Tecno Pova 7 Neo is a 2021 budget phone that trades sharpness and grunt for a massive 6000 mAh battery and a 6.8-inch screen, landing it squarely in the "charge it less often, accept lower performance" bracket. At roughly €160, it is honest about what it is: basic Android that will survive a day of typical use, but do not expect responsive gaming or processing speed.

Strengths · 4

6000 mAh battery will push two days on light use, meaningfully fewer daily charges than rivals at this price
Large 6.8-inch display with decent brightness (480 nits) makes media and reading pleasant on a budget
Dedicated microSDXC slot for storage expansion without sacrificing a SIM
Splash resistance on a phone under €170 is practical overkill against spills and dust

Trade-offs · 3

720p resolution on a 6.8-inch screen leaves text and icons noticeably soft compared to standard 1080p at this size
Helio G25 chipset is dated even for 2021 and struggles with any app that demands sustained CPU work
Charging speed not listed in specs, but 18W typical for this tier means four-plus hours to full from empty