TECNO POP 6 Pro: In a world of expensive flagship smartphones, affordable low-end devices, and feature-filled affordable mid-range devices, it can be a challenge to find a decent entry-level phone. And that is where TECNO POP 6 Pro comes to the rescue.
Geared toward those who are after something cheap-and-cheerful-yet-stylish, be it as a first smartphone or maybe for a student, it covers just the basics.
Let’s parse what this phone does — and where it takes shortcuts to keep the cost in check.
Design: Better Than You Might Think
As a budget phone, it looks and feels good, all things considered. It is slim and covered with a fine texture on the back, making it both pleasing to the eye and easy to grip.
The dual-camera system is also arranged on a rectangular module, that traces the look of more expensive phones, resulting in a premium-flavoured look.
It’s lightweight, pocketable and surprisingly well-designed for its price.
Of course you’re not getting any glass or metal here, but TECNO has done a great job in the look-and-feel department.
What the Haters Say / Haters Say: Large and in Good Condiition
POP 6 Pro: 6.6-inch HD+ IPS LCD display with 20:9 aspect ratio and a waterdrop notch.
Its resolution is a modest 720 x 1600 pixels, but it’s fine for general use like browsing, chatting or viewing YouTube in 720p.
Brightness is fine indoors, visibility definitely suffers in direct sunlight.
Nonetheless, the screen is of a size and aspect ratio that is well suited to the occasional video wathcing and scrolling through social feeds.
Performance: Enough for Light Daily Use
The device gets the MediaTek Helio A22 chipset under the hood, along with 2GB of RAM and 32GB internal storage, which can be further expanded through a microSD card.
On paper, that may not sound that impressive but this phone isn’t meant to be a powerhouse.
What it does provide is smooth basic use — calls, WhatsApp, YouTube, light apps all work well, especially with Android 12 Go Edition, which is tailored for phones with minimal hardware.
You can’t multitask much, and gaming is a stretch, but you don’t need to, because for anyone who just wants an individual, reliable little piece of tech when it comes to communicating and doing light entertainment, it’s actually perfectly workable.
Camera: Functional, Not Fancy
There is an 8MP primary camera along with a QVGA secondary lens in the dual rear camera system. It takes passable photos in good light — colors are a wash, but clarity is decent.
Unsurprisingly the low-light performance lags, with visible noise and loss of detail.
The front camera is 5MP and, while it isn’t good enough for much more than video calls and the occasional selfie (when in good light), it’s still sufficient.
Don’t go anywhere thinking that you can get incredible shots on it, but again, for the price it’s enough for basic photography.
Battery Life: A Key Highlight
The POP 6 Pro is loaded with one of the most durable 5000mAh batteries.
Despite its power-efficient chipset and low resolution display, this phone can easily last 1.5 to 2 days on a full charge with moderate usage.
There’s no fast charging in here, so expect it to take a bit more than two hours for a full top-up, but the battery life more than makes up for that.
Pros and Cons
Pros:
Cheap and value for money
Attractive, lightweight design
Big screen good for media and reading
Suitable battery capacity with 5000mAh battery dose.
Pure, easy to use Android 12 Go Edition
Cons:
Simple performance with entertainment features; ideal for someone in need of a home PC who doesn’t want to put their smartphone on a slapdash holder if they happen to be in the kitchen.
The cameras are mediocre, especially in low light.
No fast charging support
First-gen Nuke-style device Limited out of the gate for RAM and device storage
Display is not so good in direct sun.openConnection.enterPassiveMode()
TECNO POP 6 Pro: Final decision:
The TECNO POP 6 Pro is a basic no-nonsense smartphone that ticks all the boxes for a first-time smartphone user or someone searching for a trustworthy secondary phone.
It is simple, durable, moderate, with a delicious form and yet does not overextend itself with any grand statements.
It’s no power-user option, but for anyone who simply wants to stay connected, browse the web, watch some videos and send messages, this is a straightforward, inexpensive and reliable choice.
