Engineering:Tecno Pouvoir 4

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Short description: Tecno Pouvoir 4 series smartphone
Tecno Pouvoir 4
Tecno Pouvoir 4 Pro
Tecno Pouvoir 4 Pro.png
Back of Tecno Pouvoir 4 Pro
BrandTecno Pouvoir
ManufacturerTecno Mobile
SeriesPouvoir 4
ModelLC7 (Pouvoir 4)
LC8 (Pouvoir 4 Pro)
Compatible networks2G, 3G, 4G, 4G LTE
First released7 July 2020; 4 years ago (2020-07-07)
PredecessorTecno Pouvoir 3
TypePhablet
Form factorSlate
Dimensions174.9 mm × 79.6 mm × 9.2 mm (6.89 in × 3.13 in × 0.36 in)
Operating systemAndroid 10 with HiOS 6.1
System on chipPouvoir 4: MediaTek Helio A22
Pouvoir 4 Pro: MediaTek Helio P22
CPUHelio: Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53, 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUPowerVR GE8320
MemoryPouvoir 4: GB RAM
Pouvoir 4 Pro: 6 GB RAM
Storage32/128 GB
Removable storagemicroSD, expandable up to 256 GB
Battery6000 mAh
Charging(18W for Pouvoir 4 Pro)
Data inputsSensors:

Other:

Display
  • 720 x 1640 720p Dot Notch IPS LCD Display
  • 7.0 in (174.9 mm), (246 ppi)
External displayAlways On
Rear camera
  • Pouvoir 4: 13 MP, f/1.8, (ultrawide) + 2MP, macro + 2MP, (depth) + QVGA
  • Pouvoir 4 Pro: 16 MP, f/1.8, (ultrawide) + 5MP, macro + 2MP, (depth) + QVGA
All: Quad LED flash, HDR, PDAF, 1080p@30fps, bokeh, panorama
Front camera
  • Pouvoir 4: 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
  • Pouvoir 4 Pro: 16 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
All: 1080p@30fps
SoundLoudspeaker
ConnectivityBluetooth 5.0
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
3G/LTE
WebsiteTecno Pouvoir 4 & Tecno Pouvoir 4 Pro
References[1][2]

Tecno Pouvoir 4 and Tecno Pouvoir 4 Pro are Android-based smartphones manufactured, released and marketed by Tecno Mobile as part of Tecno Pouvoir 4 series. The devices were unveiled during a Facebook live event held on 7 July 2020 as successors to Tecno Pouvoir 3 series.[3][4] It is the fourth generation of Tecno's Pouvoir Series of smartphones.[5][6]

The Pouvoir 4 and Pouvoir 4 Pro is an upgraded version of Pouvoir 3 series, coming with different features, including the OS, camera, display and storage.[7] The phone has received generally favorable reviews, with critics mostly noting the bigger battery and fast charging capacity.[8] Critics, however, criticized the lack of HD+ display and USB Type-C port.[9][10][11]

Specifications

Hardware

The Pouvoir 4 and Pouvoir 4 Pro both feature a 720p resolution with an 20.5:9 aspect ratio.[12][13] The device both feature a display size of 7.0-inches with Dot Notch IPS LCD Display. Pouvoir 4 comes with a MediaTek Helio A22 SoC, while the Pouvoir 4 Pro comes with MediaTek Helio P22. The Pouvoir 4 comes with 3 GB of RAM, while the Pouvoir 4 Pro comes with 6 GB of RAM. Pouvoir 4 comes with 32 GB storage, while Pouvoir 4 Pro comes with 128 GB storage.[14][15] Both of the device feature the ability to use a microSD card to expand the storage to a maximum of 256 GB.[16] Both devices come with a battery capacity of 6000 mAh. The Pouvoir 4 Pro support fast charging of 18 watt. The cameras on the Pouvoir 4 series improved considerably over its predecessors, featuring a Quad rear camera with Quad LED flash.[12][13][17] The device come with dual stereo speakers and digital sound effects.[18]

Software

The device ship with Android 10 with a new HiOS 6.1, unlike the versions found on Pouvoir 3 series. The HiOS 6.1 features Off Screen Mode, Magic Key and Game Mode Optimization.[19][20] On 10 July 2020, the beta version of Android 11 was released to Pouvoir 4 series, making it the first MediaTek device to receive the update.[21][22]

Reception

George Kamau from Techweez gave a positive review of the Pouvoir 4, noting that "it's a budget smartphone that shouldn’t be overlooked". He went further to express his concerns, noting that the 720p resolution needs improvement.[9]

John Adebimitan from TekGoblin praised the Pouvoir 4 performance, battery, camera and display, saying "I think the Pouvoir 4 is a great device and is worth every dime you spend on it". He however hoped for a larger storage space as seen in the Pro version.[23]

Pouvoir 4 received a positive review from Techsawa. Praise was directed towards the display, performance and battery, while noting that the "storage seems very little".[24]

An editor for Techmobile, noted that the Pouvoir 4 is a budget smartphone in her price range, judging from the design, battery and display. He criticized the lack of fast charging technology as seen in the Pro version and went further to state that the device "is a little weighty", while noting that "the plus outweighs the minus".[25]

References

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  2. "TECNO Pouvoir 4 Pro - TECNO". Tecno. https://www.tecno-mobile.com/phones/product-detail/product/pouvoir-4-pro. 
  3. "TECNO Launches Pouvoir 4 with 6000mah battery, 18W fast chargingTechnology". The Guardian Newspaper. 8 July 2020. https://guardian.ng/technology/technology-technology/tecno-launches-pouvoir-4-series-with-6000mah-battery-18w-fast-charging. 
  4. "TECNO Pouvoir 4 And Pouvoir 4 Pro - Full Phone Specifications, Specs, Features". 14 May 2020. https://mobilityarena.com/tecno-pouvoir-4-pro. 
  5. Chenze, Emmanuel (10 June 2020). "Tecno Pouvoir 4 set for Kenya launch". Android Kenya. https://androidkenya.com/2020/06/tecno-pouvoir-4-kenya-launch-primed. 
  6. "TECNO Pouvoir 4: Our Three Favorite Features". TechTrendSke. 22 July 2020. https://techtrendske.co.ke/tecno-pouvoir-4-our-three-favorite-features. 
  7. Kamau, George (13 July 2020). "TECNO Pouvoir 4 Unboxing and First Impressions Review: More Than Just a Powerhouse". Techweez. https://techweez.com/2020/07/13/tecno-pouvoir-4-unboxing-first-impressions-review. 
  8. Iyunade, Dolapo (23 July 2020). "Reasons to Upgrade to the New TECNO Pouvoir 4 Series". TechCity. https://www.techcityng.com/reasons-to-upgrade-to-the-new-tecno-pouvoir-4-series. 
  9. 9.0 9.1 Kamau, George (21 July 2020). "TECNO Pouvoir 4 Review: More Than You Expect". Techweez. https://techweez.com/2020/07/21/tecno-pouvoir-4-review-more-than-you-expect. 
  10. Chenze, Emmanuel (22 July 2020). "Tecno Pouvoir 4: Impressions". Android Kenya. https://androidkenya.com/2020/07/tecno-pouvoir-4-impressions. 
  11. "Some Quick Thoughts on the TECNO Pouvoir 4 6000mAh Battery". TechTrendSke. 23 July 2020. https://techtrendske.co.ke/some-quick-thoughts-on-the-tecno-pouvoir-4-6000mah-battery. 
  12. 12.0 12.1 Daudu, Alexis (4 June 2020). "Tecno Pouvoir 4 Specs". Nigeria Technology Guide. https://www.naijatechguide.com/2020/06/tecno-pouvoir-4.html. 
  13. 13.0 13.1 Daudu, Alexis (4 June 2020). "Tecno Pouvoir 4 Pro Specs". Nigeria Technology Guide. https://www.naijatechguide.com/2020/06/tecno-pouvoir-4-pro.html. 
  14. Omotimehin, Busayo (23 July 2020). "TECNO Pouvoir 4 Specs in Nigeria". https://www.phonecorridor.com/tecno-pouvoir-4. 
  15. Okungbowa, Timmylehyn (23 July 2020). "TECNO Pouvoir 4 Pro Full Specifications". https://www.phonecorridor.com/tecno-pouvoir-4-pro. 
  16. Emmanuel, Moses Temidayo (16 July 2020). "TECNO Pouvoir 4 Specs". Dignited. https://www.dignited.com/64549/tecno-pouvoir-4-specs-price-nigeria. 
  17. Ekpa, Stephen Monday (7 May 2020). "Tecno Pouvoir 4 and the Pouvoir 4 Pro now official; 7" display in tour". DroidAfrica. https://www.droidafrica.net/tecno-pouvoir-4-and-the-pouvoir-4-pro-now-official-7-display-in-tour. 
  18. "The Unboxing of the Latest Battery King-TECNO Pouvoir 4 Pro". TechCabal. 23 July 2020. https://techcabal.com/2020/07/23/the-unboxing-of-the-latest-battery-king-tecno-pouvoir-4-pro. 
  19. Keverenge, Hillary (1 December 2019). "Tecno Spark 3 Pro Android 10 update (HiOS 6.0) rolls out". Android Kenya. https://androidkenya.com/2019/12/tecno-spark-3-pro-android-10-update. 
  20. Adebimitan, John. "Tecno Pouvoir 4 Pro Review and Specs". TekGoblin. https://www.tekgoblin.com/tecno-pouvoir-4-pro-price-review. 
  21. "The first smartphone on MediaTek received Android 11". Phonemantra. 17 July 2020. https://phonemantra.com/the-first-smartphone-on-mediatek-received-android-11. 
  22. Kamau, George (15 July 2020). "Android 11 Beta Now Available for the TECNO Pouvoir 4". Techweez. https://techweez.com/2020/07/15/tecno-pouvoir-4-android-11-beta. 
  23. Adebimitan, John. "Tecno Pouvoir 4 Review and Specs". TekGoblin. https://www.tekgoblin.com/tecno-pouvoir-4-price-review. 
  24. "Tecno Pouvoir 4 Is Ideal For Gaming". Techsawa. 18 July 2020. https://www.techsawa.com/reviews/tecno-pouvoir-4-is-ideal-for-gaming. 
  25. "Tecno Pouvoir 4 – 18W Went Off". Techmobile. https://www.techmobile.com.ng/tecno-pouvoir-4.