TECNO POVA 7 Arrives June 26 in PH, Big Battery, Smart AI, Tiny Price

TECNO is set to launch its new POVA 7 smartphone in the Philippines on June 26. It brings flagship-like features to a budget crowd.

On the outside, the POVA 7 stands out with its “Interstellar Spaceship” design. The back panel uses a matte finish, triangular geometry lines, spliced optical patterns, and simulated rivet accents, giving it a futuristic look. You can pick from Geek Black, Magic Silver, or Hyper Titanium. Plus, it’s built tough with an IP64 dust and splash resistance rating.

Under the hood, the phone runs on a 6nm MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate chip, enough power for video calls, social media, and light gaming. It boots Android 15 with HiOS 15 on top, which keeps things clean and lets you customize icons, fonts, and wallpapers.

TECNO didn’t hold back on battery life: the huge 7,000 mAh cell can last up to 36 hours of regular use and still hold 80% capacity after 1,800 full charges. With the included 45W charger, you get 50% juice in half an hour and a full tank in about 70 minutes, all with low-temperature charging for safety.

What really sets the POVA 7 apart is its suite of AI tools. The AI Anywhere Portal brings all your AI helpers into one spot. Ask Ella can rewrite text, schedule tasks, or even identify landmarks from a photo. Circle to Search lets you draw around any on-screen item, like a product or outfit, to find info instantly. On calls, the AI Full-Link Assistant adds translation, noise cancellation, auto-answer, and a call summary when you hang up. Creators will love AI Writing and AI Studio, which generate text or edit images with a tap. The phone also uses FreeLink to send messages and make calls up to 500 m away when there’s no normal signal, and PinPoint Nav 2.0 for faster, more accurate GPS guidance.

TECNO has also teamed up with PUBG MOBILE SEA leagues as the official smartphone partner, highlighting the POVA 7’s gaming chops. If you want a long-lasting phone with standout design, smart AI, and a price under ₱8K, mark June 26 on your calendar.

Specs & Price

• Display: 6.78″ FHD+ (2460×1080) LCD, 120 Hz refresh rate, 1000 Hz touch sampling
• Chipset: MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate (6 nm)
• Memory: 8 GB RAM (up to 16 GB via virtual RAM), 128 GB/256 GB storage
• Battery: 7,000 mAh, 45 W Flash Charge (0–50% in 30 min, full in 70 min)
• Cameras: 108 MP main, 2 MP macro, 8 MP selfie
• Extras: IP64 rating, in-display fingerprint, stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, USB-C
• Price: ₱6,999 (8 GB/128 GB), ₱7,999 (8 GB/256 GB); TikTok First Sale: ₱5,999/₱6,749