The Tecno Pova 7 5G shares the same MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chip found in the Pro model, which is a genuinely capable processor for this price bracket. Built on a 4nm process, it runs efficiently without generating excessive heat during extended use. The octa-core setup divides into four performance cores pushing up to 2.5GHz and four efficiency cores at 2.0GHz. A balance that works well whether you’re jumping between apps, streaming, or sitting down for a longer gaming session. Boot time comes in at around 30 seconds, which feels responsive and reflects how well the chip and software work together out of the box. The AnTuTu score here lands at approximately 680K, notably lower than the Pro’s 911K despite sharing the same chip, which suggests differences in RAM configuration, GPU variant, or software optimisation playing a role. Speaking of the GPU, the Mali-G57 paired here is a step below the Mali-G615 MC2 in the Pro, so graphics-heavy gaming may hit its ceiling a bit sooner than you’d expect from the shared chipset.