TECNO POVA 7 Series: Now Official PUBG MOBILE SEA Partner


TECNO, an AI-driven innovative technology brand, unveils the POVA 7 Series today with the most significant performance and design leap in its record in Philippines. Designed for the next generation of users, the new series combines futuristic, minimalist, and premium aesthetics with next-level AI capabilities and high-performance hardware tailored for immersive gaming and all-day entertainment.
In a major announcement, TECNO Philippines revealed the POVA 7 series as the official smartphone partner for the PUBG MOBILE Challenges League Southeast Asia (PMCL SEA) and PUBG MOBILE Super League Southeast Asia (PMSL SEA). This strategic partnership underscores the series’ elite gaming credentials and positions it at the heart of Southeast Asia’s premier mobile esports battlegrounds.

TECNO POVA 7 Features
The POVA 7 Series debuts with three groundbreaking devices in Philippines: the flagship POVA 7 Ultra 5G, the style-forward POVA Curve 5G, and the performance-packed POVA 7. The POVA 7, launching on June 22, redefines value with its colossal 7000mAh Mega Battery, lightning-fast 45W Flash Charge, striking Interstellar Spaceship Design, and the potent MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate Processor. Available in two configurations – 16GB RAM+256GB ROM & 16GB RAM+128GB ROM (with 8GB extended RAM) – the POVA 7 opens for sale on June 26th.
Topping the lineup, the interstellar-inspired POVA 7 Ultra 5G brings flagship power with a durable 6000mAh battery, 70W Ultra Charge, and 30W Wireless Fast Charge, powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate AI Processor for top-tier gaming and multi-tasking. The POVA Curve 5G marks the POVA Series’ debut curved screen, merging a futuristic edge-to-edge display with bold performance and elevated style, expanding the family’s appeal to gamers and trendsetters.

“With the POVA 7 Series, we’re delivering not just raw power, but intelligent power that adapts to our users’ real-world needs—from seamless gaming experience to immersive entertainment and AI-enhanced creativity,” said Jack Guo, General Manager of TECNO. “It definitively establishes new benchmarks not just in performance, but in trend-tech aesthetics – redefining what a smartphone can achieve through the fusion of advanced technology and contemporary style.”
A Futuristic Statement of Style, Built for the Bold
Introducing an all-new design language for the POVA lineup — bold yet refined, futuristic yet elegantly minimalist — the POVA 7 Series makes a confident visual statement for the next generation. Inspired by “Interstellar Spaceship Design,” the POVA 7 Series stands out with bold, sleek lines and a minimalist, pure style designed to capture the imagination of a new generation of users. Its signature triangular geometry emblem punctuates purity with personality.
The technological progress also seamlessly converges with software revolutions in HiOS 15 Special for POVA 7 Series – marking the most significant OS evolution in POVA’s history. For the first time, TECNO introduces system-wide customization with user-defined icons, fonts, and dynamic wallpapers, alongside a clean, bloat-free experience. Moreover, this major update delivers a uniquely expressive and distraction-free interface, brought to life by neumorphism-inspired design and POVA’s exclusive typeface, setting a new standard for personalization and purity across the TECNO ecosystem.

Power Without Limits: Next-Level Gaming and Off-Grid Connectivity
The POVA 7 Series is engineered to effortlessly power through demanding days and thrilling gaming sessions. POVA 7 empowers users to dominate games, stream content, and stay connected from sunrise to well beyond sunset, eliminating everyday compromises. At its core, the MediaTek Dimensity G100 Ultimate processor (Antutu Score: 446,335) ensures buttery-smooth performance for both daily tasks and intense gaming. Moreover, banish low-battery anxiety: the massive 7000mAh Mega Battery delivers an astounding 36.76 hours of daily use (DOU), supported by 45W Flash Charge (Smart Charge Mode) that juices up 50% in just 30 minutes and achieves a full charge in 70 minutes. Furthermore, engineered for longevity, the battery withstands over 1800 cycles, promising safe and durable performance for up to four years.

Gamers gain the edge with the HyperEngine Game Engine for optimized smoothness and battery life, the advanced Hyper Cooling System, ultra-precise multi-touch controls, WiFi low-latency tuning with horizontal grip signal optimization, and immersive Dolby Atmos®-powered dual speakers. For adventurers and outdoor enthusiasts, the groundbreaking FreeLink feature enables peer-to-peer calls and messages over distances up to 1km without any cellular signal, keeping you connected even off-grid during hikes or emergencies. This is seamless power, perfected for real life.
Unlock Practical TECNO AI — Smarter Features, Accessible to All
For the first time, AI is fully integrated across the entire POVA 7 Series, strategically aligning with the brand’s AI-driven intelligent ecosystem. Outshining same-tier brands, POVA 7 Series also combines comprehensive AI integration with best-in-class multilingual processing capabilities, setting new intelligent performance standards for its category.
Furthermore, at the heart of it is the AI Anywhere Portal, a one-stop command center offering seamless access to all core AI tools and daily shortcuts. One tap opens a world of productivity and creativity.
- Ask Ella: A dynamic smart assistant designed to help you schedule tasks, summarize content, or rewrite text. Whether it’s for work, study, or daily life, Ella adapts to your needs with natural precision. For instance, if the user is exploring a new city and encounters an unfamiliar landmark, simply snap a photo and ask Ella for instant information, bridging the gap between curiosity and knowledge effortlessly.
- AI Full-Link Call Assistant: Including AI Call Translation, Noise Cancellation, Auto Answer, and Call Summary — for clearer, multilingual conversations, even on the go.
- AI Writing: Built-in tools for generating text, proofreading emails, and summarizing articles, triggered right from your selection. Perfect for content creators, students, and multitaskers.
- Circle to Search: Just draw a circle around any visual element — a landmark, outfit, or product — and get instant, relevant results. Travel smarter, shop faster, and explore deeper.
- AI Studio for image AI creation and editing: Create social-ready visuals using AIGC Portrait 2.0, AI Eraser, and AI Image Extender — allowing users to transform, retouch, and also expand photos in seconds using touch or voice.

Pricing and Availability
The TECNO POVA 7 Series officially rolls out across the Philippines starting June 2025. Marking its debut, the POVA 7 (16GB RAM + 128GB ROM & 16GB RAM + 256GB ROM, 8GB Extended RAM) goes on sale June 26th during the Online Back to School Sale Campaign. It will be available in Geek Black, Magic Silver, and Hyper Titanium at the following Suggested Retail Prices (SRP):
- 16GB+128GB: PHP 6,999
- 16GB+256GB: PHP 7,999
Special Launch Offers:
- TikTok First Sale (June 26): Grab the POVA 7 (16GB+128GB) at an exclusive launch price of PHP 5,999.
- Shopee First Sale (June 26): Snag the POVA 7 (16GB+256GB) at a special introductory price of PHP 6,749.
Moreover, the flagship POVA 7 Ultra 5G and the stylish POVA Curve 5G will launch in the Philippines in Q3 2025.

Aside from being a businessman, Josh Austria has been working in PR and media industry for more more than a decade. From his years of experience as the Marketing and Advertising Head of Village Pipol Magazine, he has built strong relationships with creative people, brands, and organizations.