TECNO POVA 8 Launched in India With ALIVE Matrix Lighting, 8,000mAh Battery and Triple-Chip Connectivity
TECNO has launched the POVA 8 in India with a cyberpunk-inspired design, interactive ALIVE Matrix lighting, and a massive 8,000mAh battery. The smartphone also packs a 144Hz display, triple-chip connectivity, and a 50MP Sony LYTIA camera, with sales starting June 18.
TECNO has launched the POVA 8 in India, introducing a smartphone that focuses heavily on design, battery life and connectivity. The new device features what the company calls the “ALIVE Matrix” lighting system on the rear panel, alongside an 8,000mAh battery, a 144Hz display and support for 20 5G bands.
The standout feature of the POVA 8 is its cyberpunk-inspired design language. The rear panel incorporates the ALIVE Matrix interactive lighting system, which reacts to notifications, music playback and user interactions. TECNO says the design is intended to make the smartphone feel more expressive and visually distinctive compared to conventional devices. The handset will be available in 16-Bit White and Terminal Green colour options.
Under the hood, the POVA 8 packs an 8,000mAh battery with support for 45W fast charging. The company is also highlighting its triple-chipset architecture, which includes dedicated G1 and SE1 signal chips working alongside the primary processor to improve network reliability. According to TECNO, the device supports 20 5G bands and is designed to deliver stronger signal performance across challenging network environments.
For photography, the smartphone features a 50-megapixel Sony LYTIA 600 rear camera and a 13-megapixel front-facing camera. Camera features include AI Portrait, Super Night, Dual Video and Vlog modes. On the front, users get a 6.76-inch FHD+ display with a 144Hz refresh rate and up to 950 nits of peak brightness. The device also carries MIL-STD-810H certification and an IP64 rating for dust and splash resistance.
The TECNO POVA 8 will be available in two configurations: 6GB RAM with 128GB storage priced at ₹29,999 and 8GB RAM with 128GB storage priced at ₹31,999. Sales are set to begin on June 18 through retail stores and online platforms across India. TECNO is also bundling a three-month Google AI Pro subscription with 2TB of cloud storage at no additional cost.