Tecno Pova Curve 5G launched in India, price starts at Rs 15,999
The phone runs HiOS 15 based on Android 15 out of the box. Tecno has promised one major OS upgrade to Android 16 and two years of security updates. It also comes loaded with Tecno's Ella AI features, which include AI Call Assistant, Auto Answer, Multilingual Support and Voiceprint Noise Suppression.In terms of photography, the Tecno Pova Curve 5G sports a 64-megapixel primary rear camera with Sony's IMX682 sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary camera for portraits. On the front, there's a 13-megapixel shooter. Both front and rear cameras support 4K video recording, which is great for a budget phone.advertisementFor connectivity, Tecno has included features such as 5G++, VoWiFi Dual Pass, and Intelligent Signal Hub System to improve network performance. Other notable features include stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, dual microphones, an in-display fingerprint scanner, IR blaster, and NFC.Despite its slim 7.45mm body, the phone houses a 5,500mAh battery, and comes with 45W fast charging support. Tecno claims the phone can be fully charged in 45 minutes using the bundled charger. The phone also features bypass charging to reduce heating during gaming or prolonged use.The Pova Curve 5G has an eye-catching "starship-inspired" design. It comes in three colours—Magic Silver, Neon Cyan, and Geek Black. The base model with 6GB RAM is priced at Rs 15,999, while the 8GB variant costs Rs 16,999. It will be available for purchase via Flipkart starting June 5.
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