Battery anxiety is a very real thing, but TECNO is seemingly trying to cheat physics to fix it. The brand has officially launched the TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G in the Philippines today, bringing its much-hyped mega-battery smartphone to local shores. We already have a unit in hand, so expect our full video review to drop soon.
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View PostTECNO CAMON 50 Ultra 5G, CAMON 50 4G hit PH stores nationwide
The wait is over. TECNO has officially launched the CAMON 50 Series in the Philippines. Following an aggressive preorder campaign, the new imaging-focused smartphones are now available for purchase at authorized TECNO physical stores and e-commerce partners nationwide.
TECNO CAMON 50 4G, CAMON 50 Ultra 5G priced from ₱12,999 for PH preorder
TECNO‘s camera-focused midrangers are finally here. Preorders for the TECNO CAMON 50 Series, which includes the CAMON 50 4G and CAMON 50 Ultra 5G, are now live in the Philippines, giving early buyers an opportunity to purchase the brand’s newest offerings at discounted prices alongside a bunch of perks.
TECNO FreeHear 2 listed for ₱4,000 in PH alongside Watch Neo
The original TECNO FreeHear were among our favorite clip-style earbuds last year. They proved you didn’t need to spend top money to enjoy a comfortable, open-ear listening experience.
TECNO CAMON 50 Pro, CAMON 50 launched with Sony LYT-700C main camera
TECNO has officially pulled back the curtain on its latest camera-focused duo, and it’s a clear signal that the midrange imaging war is heating up for 2026. The company just quietly launched the TECNO CAMON 50 4G and TECNO CAMON 50 Pro 4G in several African markets.
TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G fits 8,000mAh battery in slim body
TECNO just made a big move in the smartphone endurance race. The newly announced TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G manages to fit a huge 8,000mAh battery inside a 7.42mm chassis.
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View PostAs low as P7,599: TECNO SPARK Slim, thinnest 3D-curved AI phone, finally lands in PH
The chase for the impossibly thin curved smartphone just got a real contender in the Philippines, and it’s surprisingly not a flagship. TECNO has officially launched the SPARK Slim — a device that made its debut as a concept at MWC 2025 in Barcelona, Spain — and it’s now hitting local shelves with a stylish design and a decent price tag.
Ultrathin TECNO SPARK Slim coming to PH Oct 8
Mark your calendars, because the chase for the ultrathin smartphone just got real in the Philippines. TECNO has confirmed the official local launch of the TECNO SPARK Slim on October 8, bringing its impossibly slender design and eye-catching features to the local market. We’ll have our review dropping around the same time.
TECNO POVA Slim 5G, SPARK Slim introduced as slimmest 3D-curved phones at IFA 2025
Apple isn’t the only company chasing an ultrathin design. TECNO has made one thing clear at IFA 2025 in Berlin, Germany — slim is officially back in.
TECNO, Dxomark open fully automated imaging lab that could change camera testing
Transsion Holdings subsidiary TECNO and the camera-testing gurus at Dxomark have unveiled what they’re calling a world-first: a fully automated imaging laboratory in Chongqing, China — officially named the TECNO Dxomark Joint Imaging Laboratory. Yup, they’ve essentially built a robotic system that can test and score a smartphone camera from start to finish without a human ever touching it.
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Meet the TECNO POVA Curve 5G, a budget-friendly curved phone for gamers
At TECNO‘s POVA Gaming Fiesta event in the Philippines, the TECNO POVA Curve 5G debuted alongside the TECNO POVA 7 Ultra 5G.
TECNO POVA 7 Ultra 5G, PH’s first triple-crown official gaming phone, unleashed at POVA Gaming Fiesta
TECNO Philippines transformed SM Fairview into a gamer’s paradise on August 9 to 10 with its POVA Gaming Fiesta, drawing record crowds for the launch of the TECNO POVA 7 Ultra 5G.
TECNO POVA 7 Ultra 5G arrives in PH with P12,999 intro price
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.
Confirmed: TECNO POVA 7 Ultra 5G launching Aug 8 in PH
Get ready, mobile gamers! TECNO Mobile Philippines has (finally) confirmed the local launch of the TECNO POVA 7 Ultra 5G, the latest and most powerful addition to its mainstream POVA 7 series.