The Pova 8 5G has been officially introduced, targeting users who prioritize battery life and gaming performance.
The device combines a high-refresh-rate display, a massive battery, and AI-driven features within a rugged chassis.
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It supports 20 5G bands, aiming to provide long-term connectivity and reliable performance.
Display and Design
The smartphone sports a 6.76-inch FHD+ IPS display with a 144Hz refresh rate and a 1500Hz instantaneous touch sampling rate.
Peak brightness reaches 950 nits in High Brightness Mode.
The screen offers a 91.29% screen-to-body ratio and a resolution of 1080 x 2344 pixels.
The phone measures 165.66 x 78.46 x 8.8mm and weighs 225g.
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Performance and Camera
Under the hood, the Pova 8 5G is powered by the Dimensity 7100 chipset built on a 6nm process.
It comes with 6GB or 8GB of RAM, up to 8GB of virtual RAM, and up to 256GB of storage.
For photography, the rear camera setup includes a 50-megapixel Sony LYTIA 600 main sensor along with a light sensor.
The front features a 13-megapixel selfie camera. Video recording is supported at up to 2K resolution at 30fps from both cameras.
Battery and Charging
The standout feature is the 8,000mAh battery, which supports 45W fast charging. This large capacity is designed to last through extended gaming sessions and heavy usage.
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Unique Rear Display and Durability
Another highlight is the rear-facing round-shaped Alive Matrix Display.
Instead of a simple lighting element, it reacts in real time to music, notifications, and user interactions, and supports around 30 widgets.
The device also boasts IP64 dust and water resistance, MIL-STD-810H certification, a 14,689mm² cooling system, AI noise reduction, and HiOS 16 based on Android 16.
Price and Availability
The Pova 8 5G is available in 16 Bit White and Terminal Green.
The 6GB + 128GB variant is priced at Rs 29,999, while the 8GB + 128GB model costs Rs 31,999.
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Sales begin on June 18 via Flipkart.
