Friends, today’s phone is seriously interesting. Techno has shaken up the market with its Pova 7 series. Two phones have been launched — the Techno Pova 7 and Pova 7 Pro. In this blog, we’ll focus mainly on the Pova 7 and walk you through the full Techno Pova 7 specifications, but we’ll also include a light comparison with the Pro variant. When we tested this phone and heard its price, that was it, we were impressed. For just ₹12,999, you’re getting a 144Hz display, a 6000mAh battery, and a powerful processor. Techno has seriously raised the bar for value. This might be the best phone under ₹13,000 right now.
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First Look & Design
Right from the box, it’s clear Techno has improved its packaging. Compared to the past few years, the box quality feels solid. As soon as you hold the phone, you’ll notice the slim and tall design. The Pova 7 has a thickness of 8.8mm, and though it’s made of polycarbonate, the glossy finish gives it a premium look. There’s an LED light around the camera module that makes the phone look even cooler. It comes in three colors, and yes, the LED light works with status alerts, gaming, ringtones — everything. It’s a segment-first, multi-functional Delta Light interface.
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Display
The Techno Pova 7 features a 6.78-inch Full HD+ LTPS IPS display with a 144Hz refresh rate. This 144Hz mobile display offers ultra-smooth visuals for everyday use and gaming. And honestly, getting a display like this under ₹13,000 is rare. The screen is tall and narrow, which gives it a unique feel and helps with one-handed use. The brightness reaches up to 900 nits, so outdoor visibility is decent too. It’s HDR certified and supports up to 2160p resolution playback on YouTube. With a 91.5% screen-to-body ratio, the viewing experience feels fully immersive.
The Pro variant has the same screen size, but with a sharper 1.5K panel that enhances the resolution and clarity.
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Camera
When it comes to the camera, the Pova 7 offers a 50MP dual rear setup with a primary lens and an AI sensor. On the front, there’s a 13MP selfie shooter. The photos look decent, and AI enhancement ensures the details come out sharp. The selfies are social-media ready, with clearly noticeable AI beautification.
The Pro variant takes it a step further in the camera department — it has a 64MP main camera along with an ultra-wide sensor. It uses a Sony sensor and supports 4K video recording on both front and rear cameras. Features like Super Night Mode, Dual-view Video, and Slow Motion are also included.
Performance
The Techno Pova 7 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate chipset, built on a 4nm process. This chipset is usually found in phones priced around ₹20,000, but Techno is offering it for under ₹13,000. MediaTek Dimensity 7300 is known for flagship-level performance in budget phones. The AnTuTu score comes in at around 670,000, which is impressive for this price. The phone supports 60fps gaming and delivers smooth gameplay. It’s easily one of the best gaming phones under ₹15,000 right now.
It also includes tools like Game Mode, Bypass Charging, and FPS Monitor to further enhance the gaming experience. For multitasking, it has LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. App loading and background processing are handled smoothly.
Battery
The Pova 7 is packed with a massive 6000mAh battery and supports 45W fast charging. And yes, the charger is included in the box. This makes it a great battery backup smartphone, especially for users who consume a lot of media or games regularly. The phone easily lasts a full day on a single charge, even with heavy gaming or media consumption. You’ll get the same battery capacity in the Pro model as well.
Software & AI Features
The phone runs on HiOS 15.1, based on Android 15. An Android 16 update is confirmed, along with two years of security updates from Techno. You’ll find some pre-installed apps, but overall, the experience feels clean. There are AI features like AI Eraser, AI Sharpness+, and AI Expander, which are helpful for editing and image enhancement.
Another standout feature — Techno own Ella AI assistant, which supports multiple regional Indian languages.
Connectivity
The Pova 7 supports 10 5G bands, 4×4 MIMO, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, an IR blaster, and dual stereo speakers. It comes with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, while the Pro variant offers an in-display fingerprint sensor. The phone is IP64-rated for water and dust resistance. One more standout feature is the vivo WiFi Dual Pass and No-Network Connectivity — a segment-first offering. This phone is a true affordable 5G phone in India, with premium-level features.
Price
The Techno Pova 7 is priced at ₹12,999 (with offers), while the Pova 7 Pro is available at ₹16,999. When you look at the features — 144Hz display, 6000mAh battery, 50MP camera, Dimensity 7300 processor, AI tools, 5G support — it clearly stands out as a value-for-money smartphone. Techno has drastically improved its image over the past few years. It’s no longer just a budget brand — it’s now competing with smart features, solid performance, and stylish design.
For more information, visit the official website Techno Pova 7
Conclusion
If you’re looking for a powerful, feature-packed, and stylish smartphone under ₹13,000, the Techno Pova 7 definitely deserves your attention. This could be the phone that makes Techno the king of budget to midrange phones and a true affordable 5G phone in India.
See you in the next blog with another exciting phone. Until then, stay safe — and don’t forget to share your Techno experience in the comments below.
