TECNO has officially brought the TECNO POVA 7 Ultra 5G to the Philippines, the brand’s latest play to dominate the local midrange gaming scene. And on paper, it has all the right ingredients to do so.

At its core, the new POVA model is a performance-driven device. It’s powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate, a chipset that’s been making waves in other devices for its ability to handle demanding games at high frame rates. This is the same class of processor we’ve seen successfully run games like PUBG Mobile at 120fps, so gamers can expect a consistently smooth and responsive experience. The Hyper Cooling System, with its 12-layer cooling architecture, is a crucial detail that ensures this high level of performance is sustained over long gaming sessions, preventing the unit from throttling under pressure.

In fact, the TECNO POVA 7 Ultra 5G serves as the official gaming phone for major tournaments like PUBG Mobile Super League – Southeast Asia, PUBG Mobile Challengers League, SIBOL, and Honor of Kings Philippines Kings League. The company is also the official smartphone partner of Philippine national esports team SIBOL.

Beyond the raw power, the TECNO POVA 7 Ultra 5G is designed to impress. TECNO is introducing an all-new design language for the POVA lineup, inspired by an Interstellar Spaceship Design with bold, sleek lines and a minimalist style. Its 6.78-inch AMOLED display is a standout feature, offering a crisp 1.5K resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. The signature triangular emblem and an upgraded Mini-LED Status Light on the back deliver customizable lighting effects for calls, notifications, and gaming. With 4,500 nits of peak brightness, playing games or just scrolling through social media will be a comfortable experience even when you’re outdoors.

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Meet the TECNO POVA 7 Ultra 5G

Battery life is always a major concern for gamers, and TECNO seems to have addressed this head-on with a durable 6,000mAh battery. When it’s time to top up, you have two options: a lightning-fast 70-watt wired Ultra Charge and, for the first time in the POVA series, 30-watt wireless charging. This kind of wireless charging speed is a welcome addition that’s often reserved for more expensive flagship smartphones.

TECNO has also packed the POVA 7 Ultra 5G with a host of AI-driven features on top of HiOS 15 Special for the POVA 7 series, including a dedicated AI Anywhere Portal for quick access to various smart tools. This includes everything from the Ask Ella assistant to an AI Writing tool and even Google’s Circle to Search feature. The cameras are also getting a solid boost, with a 108-megapixel main sensor on the back to capture your everyday moments.

For those ready to get their hands on one, here’s the most important part: the pricing. The official retail price for the TECNO POVA 7 Ultra 5G is P16,999 (roughly $300). However, the brand is offering significant launch discounts and freebies.

• Online exclusive: On TikTok Shop, you can grab the phone for only P12,999 ($229) until August 10. The price will then go up slightly to P13,999 ($247) from August 11 to 14.
• Retail preorders: If you prefer to buy from a physical store, preorders until August 21 will get you a P1,000 ($18) discount off the retail price. If you’re looking to manage your budget, TECNO is partnering with two popular financing options. You can get an extra P500 ($9) discount when you apply for a loan through Skyro, or you can opt for Home Credit, which offers flexible, 0% interest payment plans for up to 18 months, with daily payments as low as P24 ($0.42).

To sweeten the deal even further, every purchase during the launch period — whether online or in-store — comes with a bundle of three freebies valued at P1,999 ($35). This includes a POVA wireless power bank, a special DITO Prepaid Gaming SIM with unlimited PUBG Mobile access, and a unique PUBG Mobile case card.

TECNO POVA 7 Ultra 5G specs

• 6.67-inch AMOLED display, 1.5K resolution, 144Hz refresh rate, 4,500 nits peak brightness
• 4nm MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate 5G processor
• Mali-G615 MC6 GPU
• 8GB/12GB RAM
• 256GB storage
• Dual 108-megapixel main, 8-megapixel ultrawide rear cameras
• 13-megapixel front camera
• Under-display fingerprint reader
• 6,000mAh battery with 70-watt wired charging, 30-watt wireless charging
• IP64 rating
• HiOS 15 based on Android 15
• Colors: Geek White, Geek Black

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