TECNO continues its bold approach to the mid-range smartphone segment with the launch of the TECNO POVA 7 series, unveiled in July 2025. This new lineup includes several models: POVA 7, POVA 7 5G, POVA 7 Pro 5G, POVA 7 Ultra 5G, and POVA Curve 5G. Each has been carefully crafted to appeal to gamers, creators, and everyday users looking for exceptional value. The standout feature of the POVA 7 series is its futuristic “interstellar spaceship” design, made even more striking by the Delta Light interface – a circular LED array of 104 mini-lights surrounding the rear camera. These LEDs aren’t just for style; they dynamically light up for calls, music playback, and gaming notifications, adding a layer of interactivity rarely seen at this price point.
TECNO POVA 7 Series Features
The series offers impressive display options. The standard POVA 7 features a 6.78-inch FHD+ LCD display with a smooth 120 Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of up to 900 nits, which is good enough for multimedia and gaming. The 5G variant, the POVA 7 5G, boosts this to a 144 Hz refresh rate. Meanwhile, the POVA 7 Pro 5G brings an even greater experience with a 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED display, a 144 Hz refresh rate, and an incredible peak brightness of 4,500 nits. This model also uses Gorilla Glass 7i for added durability. For users who love curved screens, the series also includes the POVA Curve 5G, which makes the lineup visually versatile.
The POVA 7 series offers powerful performance. The 5G models are powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate chipset built on a 4 nm process, along with up to 8 GB of LPDDR5 RAM (plus virtual RAM expansion) and up to 256 GB of UFS2.2 storage. The base POVA 7 model also has its base with the Helio G100 Ultimate chipset, which is optimized for gaming. TECNO equips these phones with features like Hyper Gaming Engine and advanced cooling systems, so users can enjoy long gaming sessions without throttling.
Battery life has always been a strength of the POVA series and the new models do not disappoint. The POVA 7 comes with a massive 7,000 mAh battery and supports 45 W wired flash charging, reaching around 50% charge in 30 minutes and full charge in just an hour. The 5G models each feature a 6,000 mAh battery. Notably, the POVA 7 Pro 5G supports 30 W wireless charging – a rare device under ₹20,000. Meanwhile, the POVA 7 Ultra 5G goes even further with 70 W wired charging and 30 W wireless charging, along with 10 W reverse wireless charging to power accessories on the go.
Photography is another strong option. The POVA 7 features a 108 MP main camera paired with a 2 MP secondary sensor and an 8 MP front camera. The POVA 7 5G features a 50 MP main sensor and a 13 MP selfie camera, supporting video recording up to 4K. The POVA 7 Pro 5G offers a more advanced camera system with a 64 MP Sony IMX682 sensor, an 8 MP ultra-wide lens, and a 13 MP selfie shooter, which is also capable of 4K video. These specifications make the POVA 7 series suitable for both casual photography and content creation.
All models in the series come with TECNO’s HiOS 15 based on Android 15, which offers AI-powered tools such as Ella AI voice assistant, AI call assistant, auto-answer, noise reduction, circle to search, AI eraser, and AIGC Portrait 2.0 for creative photo editing. TECNO promises a major Android upgrade and two years of security updates, which enhances the long-term value of the device.
Connectivity and multimedia features complete the package: Dual SIM 5G, VoLTE, VoWiFi, 4×4 MIMO, NFC, Bluetooth 5.4, dual-band Wi-Fi, and IP64 splash resistance. Stereo speakers enhanced with Dolby Atmos provide a rich audio experience, making gaming and streaming content more immersive.
TECNO POVA 7 Series Price
The TECNO POVA 7 series successfully combines bold design, high refresh displays, reliable battery life with fast and wireless charging, solid performance powered by MediaTek chipsets, and modern AI features – all within a very competitive price range. With the POVA 7 priced starting at ₹11,999 and going up to ₹19,999 for the POVA 7 Pro 5G, TECNO’s new lineup is an excellent choice for users who want style and solidity without spending too much.
