TECNO has finally unveiled the POVA 6 Pro, a successor to one of its most popular line-ups.
If you’ve been waiting for the TECNO POVA 6 Pro or are already looking into upgrading from the POVA 5 Pro, this comparison is for you.
In our TECNO POVA 6 Pro versus POVA 5 Pro specs and features comparison, we’ll see how many improvements TECNO was able to accomplish in just a couple of months. Let’s begin.
| TECNO POVA 6 Pro | TECNO POVA 5 Pro | |
| Operating System | Android 14 HiOS 14 | Android 13 HiOS 13 |
| Display | 6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 1500Hz touch sampling 100% DCI-P3 5,000,000:1 contrast ratio 1300nits peak brightness 2160Hz PWM dimming TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light certified | 6.78-inch FHD+ IPS 2460 x 1080 pixel resolution 396ppi 120Hz refresh rate ~500nits peak brightness |
| Processor | 2.4GHz MediaTek Dimensity 6080 octa-core | 2.4GHz MediaTek Dimensity 6080 octa-core |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage | 256GB expandable via microSD | 256GB expandable via microSD |
| Front Camera | 32-megapixel dual-tone flash | 16-megapixel |
| Rear Camera | 108-megapixel 2-megapixel AI Cam dual-LED flash | 50-megapixel (PDAF) QVGA (depth sensor) |
| Audio | Stereo speakers Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res audio | Stereo speakers |
| Connectivity | HSPA+, 4G LTE, 5G WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Bluetooth 5.3 GPS NFC IR blaster USB-C | HSPA+, 4G LTE, 5G WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Bluetooth GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS NFC FM radio USB Type-C |
| Security | Under-display fingerprint scanner Face unlock 4D haptics | Side-mounted fingerprint scanner Face unlock |
| Colors | Comet Green Meteorite Grey | Dark Illusion Silver Fantasy |
| Others | IP53 dust and splash resistant Rear LED lights | Rear LED lights |
| Dimensions and Weight | TBA | 168.5 x 76.5 x 9mm |
| Battery and Charging | 6,000mAh 70W wired 10W wired reverse charging | 5,000mAh 68W fast charging |
| Price | TBA | Php10,999 (launch price) |
TECNO has introduced a couple of major upgrades to the POVA 6 Pro. For starters, it now has a much better AMOLED display, which is more colorful and contrasty to the IPS panel of the 5 Pro. It also has a more sensitive touch sampling, and 2160Hz PWM dimming to keep your eyes safe.
The company has also improved the cameras. The selfie snapper now has twice the megapixels and even has a dual-tone flash. The rear sensor is also 2x sharper and is now joined by a 2-megapixel sensor.
TECNO also made a big deal of its Dolby Atmos support, which its predecessor lacks. It is also one of the first TECNO phones to ship with the latest Android 14-based HiOS 14.
Possibly its biggest new feature is the 6,000mAh battery, which should easily last you for two days. To complement that, TECNO has also increased the charging speed to 70W.
Performance should be relatively the similar since it has the same MediaTek DImensity 6080 processor. However, expect a major improvement in multitasking thanks to the upgraded 12GB of RAM.
The bottom line is, if you already own the POVA 5 Pro, there’s no major reason to upgrade yet unless you’d like to get the latest features.
But if you’re using an older device and want something that lasts longer on a single charge, has an eye-catching design, OLED screen, and more — all for an affordable price — then you can’t go wrong with the TECNO POVA 6 Pro.