Innovative, AI-driven, technology brand TECNO showcased its latest smartphone ranges – the POVA 7 Series, and the SPARK 40 Series – at an event on Thursday, 18 September 2025.
The immersive showcase, which gave attendees the chance to experience TECNO’s newest devices first-hand, highlighted TECNO’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge technology at great value-for-money price points, with both series designed to meet the needs of today’s dynamic, connected consumers.
The launch event featured live product demonstrations giving attendees an in-depth look at the capabilities of the new smartphones.
Power and Performance with POVA 7 Series
Built for power users and mobile gamers, the POVA 7 Series, which marks the debut of POVA in South Africa, is engineered to handle intensive multitasking, immersive gaming and all-day entertainment with ease.
Two devices are available locally in the POVA 7 Series, the POVA 7 5G and the POVA 7 Pro 5G.
With futuristic, minimalist, and premium aesthetics and next-level processing power, POVA 7 Series combines high-speed performance, a long-lasting battery, and advanced cooling technology.
Both the POVA 7 Pro 5G and POVA 7 5G bring flagship power with durable 6000mAh batteries, complemented by 45W Flash Charging, and 30W Wireless Fast Charge.
Both devices are powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate AI Processor for top-tier gaming performance and multi-tasking efficiency.
For immersive viewing, ultra smooth displays bring content to life with 144Hz refresh rates and 4500 nits peak brightness, making these devices perfect for gaming, scrolling, and streaming under any lighting condition.
Designed for full immersion, the audio setup of these devices doesn’t disappoint, and a suite of customised gaming features creates an audio-visual experience built for the next generation of mobile gamers and explorers.
Everyday Brilliance with SPARK 40 Series
Featuring robust performance, long-lasting battery life, flagship-grade AMOLED displays, trendy design, and much more, the smartphones in the SPARK 40 Series boast impressive tech.
The series locally features four devices: the SPARK 40, SPARK 40C, SPARK 40S, and SPARK 40 Pro.
The slimness of the devices in the SPARK 40 Series is noticeable, with SPARK 40 Pro coming in at just 6.69mm, offering a lightweight feel without sacrificing toughness.
Sophisticated matte finishes paired with colourful hues – including black and titanium – create a modern and vibrant aesthetic.
On the power front, standouts in the SPARK 40 Series include SPARK 40C’s impressive 6,000mAh battery, and SPARK 40 Pro’s 45W Fast Charging, both of which ensure that users are not tied to power outlets for a long time.
The SPARK 40 Pro elevates immersive visual experience via a 6.78” AMOLED 1.5K display with 144Hz refresh rate, 2160Hz instant touch sampling, and an eye-popping 4500 nits peak brightness, the strongest combination in its class, enabling users to enjoy immersive visuals in any environment.
Audio is equally immersive, with dual stereo speakers and Dolby Atmos on the SPARK 40 Pro for an elevated multimedia experience.
All SPARK 40 Series devices are built with IP64-rated water and dust resistance, stressing the everyday durability of the devices, and all offer a lightweight feel without sacrificing toughness. SPARK 40 Pro also meets up to 1.5-meter drop resistance standards, with reliable touch performance even with wet or oily fingers.
With the POVA 7 Series and SPARK 40 Series, TECNO is bringing flagship-level features to a broader audience, empowering users to do more, create more, and stay connected effortlessly.
Availability
TECNO’s new POVA 7 Series devices will be available in South Africa from Vodacom stores in the coming weeks for recommended retail prices of R10,999 for POVA 7 5G and R12,999 for POVA 7 Pro 5G.
SPARK 40 Series devices are available from select retail partners, excluding SPARK 40 Pro which will be available in the coming weeks. Recommended retail prices for the phones are as follows: SPARK 40C – R1,699; SPARK 40 – R2,499; SPARK 40S – R3,999; SPARK 40 Pro – R6,999.
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