Side-by-side technical data
Tecno Pova 7 Neo vs Tecno Pova Slim
Comparison between Tecno Pova 7 Neo and Tecno Pova Slim: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Tecno.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
Tecno Pova Slim suits buyers who prioritize a far more advanced display and a light phone, while Tecno Pova 7 Neo is the better fit for a large battery, a 108MP main camera, and expandable storage. Their overall score is tied at 5.4.
The Slim’s display is the decisive advantage: AMOLED, 4,500 nits, and 440 ppi versus the 7 Neo’s IPS LCD, 900 nits, and 396 ppi. It is also thinner and lighter at 6 mm and 156 g, compared with 9.3 mm and 207 g. Performance favors the Slim, with a MediaTek Dimensity 6400 and an AnTuTu score of 445,000; the 7 Neo uses a MediaTek Helio G100 and reaches 410,000. The 7 Neo retains the practical advantage of expandable storage, which the Slim lacks.
The 7 Neo is stronger for rear photography and capacity: its main camera is 108MP versus 50MP, and its battery is 7,000mAh versus 5,160mAh. The Slim counters with 45W charging versus 18W and a 13MP selfie camera versus 8MP. Both have a 6.78-inch 144Hz display, Android 15, 8GB of RAM, 5G, NFC, and IP64; the choice is between display and lightness or battery, rear camera, and microSD.
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
The Tecno Pova Slim is the better buy for buyers who want a 4,500-nit AMOLED display and a 156g body.
Tecno Pova Slim
The Tecno Pova 7 Neo is the better buy only if it costs less; its 7,000mAh battery and 108MP main camera are its strongest reasons.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Pova 7 Neo | Pova Slim |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.4 | 8.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Camera | 3.2 | 2.4 |
| Connectivity | 6.6 | 6.6 |
| Battery & charging | 6.6 | 6.8 |
Which one is for you?
Tecno Pova 7 Neo, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,000 mAh
- against 5,160 mAh
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Tecno Pova Slim, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 445,000
- against 410,000
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Peak Display Brightness
- 4,500 nits
- against 900 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 440 ppi
- against 396 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pova 7 Neo | Pova Slim |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G100 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.5 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 410,000 | 445,000 Best value |
| CPU Description | 2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2 GHz Cortex-A55 | Octa-core: 2× Cortex-A76 at 2.5 GHz and 6× Cortex-A55 at 2.0 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Pova 7 Neo | Pova Slim |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Gold, Silver | Blue, White, Black, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 9.3 mm | 6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.6 mm | 75.9 mm |
| Body Height | 168.6 mm | 164.2 mm |
| Weight | 207 g | 156 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 86 % | 89.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Polycarbonate | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IP64, MIL-STD-810H |
Battery
| Specification | Pova 7 Neo | Pova Slim |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 7,000 mAh Best value | 5,160 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 45 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging |
Display
| Specification | Pova 7 Neo | Pova Slim |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 900 nits | 4,500 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.78″ | 6.78″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,224 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,460 px | 2,720 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 396 ppi | 440 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, 2160Hz PWM, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Gorilla Glass 7i, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Gorilla Glass 7i, AMOLED, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Pova 7 Neo | Pova Slim |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Pova 7 Neo | Pova Slim |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Pova 7 Neo | Pova Slim |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 15 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pova 7 Neo | Pova Slim |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | Computer Sync, Infrared, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C | Infrared, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG |
| USB Version | — | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 3,300 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Pova 7 Neo | Pova Slim |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, EDR, HID |
Technical
| Specification | Pova 7 Neo | Pova Slim |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | KM9 |
