TECNO’s POVA 7 Ultra 5G is taking the spotlight this month as the official gaming phone for the 2025 Honor of Kings International Championship (KIC 2025) — the flagship year-end global esports tournament of Honor of Kings (HOK).
Happening from November 14 to 30 in the Philippines, the KIC 2025 will bring together 16 of the world’s best teams, all competing for the championship title and a US$1,000,000 prize pool.
As the world’s most-played multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game, Honor of Kings continues to dominate the esports scene, boasting over 100 million daily players. The game is developed by TiMi Studios and published globally by Level Infinite.
As the official gaming phone of this year’s Honor of Kings International Championship (KIC 2025), AI-driven innovative technology brand TECNO takes the spotlight with its interstellar-inspired POVA 7 Ultra 5G, built to deliver flagship power and ultimate performance for competitive gamers.
Equipped with a 6000mAh battery, 70W Ultra Charge, and 30W Wireless Fast Charge, the POVA 7 Ultra 5G ensures uninterrupted playtime even in the most intense matches. It runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate AI Processor, designed to provide top-tier gaming performance, lightning-fast responsiveness, and seamless multitasking efficiency
Rise for Honor: A Global Celebration of Esports and Culture
KIC 2025, taking place from November 14 to 30 in the Philippines, will bring together the world’s top 16 elite teams to compete for the championship crown and a US$1,000,000 prize pool. Beyond the competition, this year’s event will also highlight cultural diversity and the Philippines’ local flavor through an esports-themed carnival experience.
“At Honor of Kings, players are at the heart of everything we do. Partnering with TECNO allows us to deliver smoother, more responsive gameplay and inspire the next generation of esports talent,” said Benj Dalmacio, Senior Business Development Manager, Level Infinite Philippines.
“We’re excited to be part of the KIC2025. TECNO will support Filipino gamers all the way to the top with POVA 7 Ultra 5G’s best-in-class, powerful features. Good luck to all the participants!” said Jason Wang, CEO of TECNO Mobile Philippines.
Participating teams include Blacklist International, BOOM Esports, Elevate, ACT Esports Club, Homebois BSE, Nova Esports, Alpha Gaming, Bigetron by Vitality, Kagendra, Vesakha Esports, Loops, Alpha7 Esports, Nongshim RedForce, OG Esports, Twisted Minds, and Rex Regum Qeon.
#1 Official Gaming Phone in the Philippines
The POVA 7 Ultra 5G proudly holds the title of 2025’s No. 1 Official Gaming Phone in the Philippines. It is also the official gaming phone of major esports tournaments such as the PUBGM PMSL SEA 2025 Championship, PUBGM PMCL 2025 Championship, HOK Philippine Kings League, and the Philippine National Esports Team SIBOL.
Engineered for complete immersion, the POVA 7 Ultra 5G features 4D Gaming Vibration, dual speakers with Dolby Atmos, and a suite of customized gaming enhancements for an audio-visual experience built for next-generation gamers.
It’s also the most powerful smartphone in its price segment, capable of running popular games at 120fps, with an official retail price of ₱16,999.
During its recent launch, Filipino gamers enjoyed exclusive promos and freebies worth ₱1,999, including a POVA wireless power bank (5000mAh), a customized DITO Prepaid Gaming SIM, and a special case card — making the POVA 7 Ultra 5G an unbeatable choice for gaming enthusiasts nationwide.
