Side-by-side technical data
Tecno Pova 8 Pro vs Tecno Pova Slim
Comparison between Tecno Pova 8 Pro 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
The Tecno Pova 8 Pro is the stronger all-round pick for performance, camera, and battery; the Pova Slim suits buyers who put a lighter, thinner design first. The Pro pairs a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra with 12 GB of RAM, while the Slim has a Dimensity 6400 and 8 GB.
The Pova 8 Pro records 4K video at 30 fps and has optical image stabilization; the Slim tops out at 1440p at 30 fps and lacks stabilization. Battery capacity is 6500 mAh versus 5160 mAh, though both charge at 45 W. The Pro is 7.4 mm thick and weighs 189 g; the Slim is 6 mm thick and weighs 156 g.
Both share a 6.78″ AMOLED display with a 144 Hz refresh rate and 4500 nits, as well as NFC and reverse charging. The Pro adds Wi-Fi 6E, UFS 3.1 storage, and Android 16 with direct OS updates; the Slim has a 3.5 mm audio jack. The Pova Slim is the better buy only if it costs less.
Tecno Pova 8 Pro
The Tecno Pova 8 Pro is for buyers who want more performance, pairing a Dimensity 7400 Ultra with 12 GB of RAM.
Tecno Pova Slim
The Tecno Pova Slim suits buyers who want a lighter, thinner phone: it weighs 156 g and is 6 mm thick.
The verdict
Your pick: Tecno Pova 8 Pro, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Pova 8 Pro | Pova Slim |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.2 | 8.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.7 | 5.2 |
| Camera | 6.2 | 2.4 |
| Connectivity | 7.2 | 6.6 |
| Battery & charging | 7.1 | 6.7 |
Which one is for you?
Tecno Pova 8 Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,500 mAh
- against 5,160 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- against UFS 2.2
Tecno Pova Slim, if you care about…
- Weight
- 156 g
- against 189 g
- Body Thickness
- 6 mm
- against 7.4 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pova 8 Pro | Pova Slim |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm Best value | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 Best value | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.6 GHz Best value | 2.5 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 445,000 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.6 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz | 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 | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 Best value | DDR4 |
| AnTuTu version | — | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Pova 8 Pro | Pova Slim |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Black, Green | Blue, White, Black, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 7.4 mm | 6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.3 mm | 75.9 mm |
| Body Height | 162.5 mm | 164.2 mm |
| Weight | 189 g | 156 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 89.2 % Best value | 89.1 % |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69K Best value | IP64, MIL-STD-810H |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | Pova 8 Pro | Pova Slim |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,500 mAh Best value | 5,160 mAh |
| Battery Type | — | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W | 45 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging |
Display
| Specification | Pova 8 Pro | Pova Slim |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 4,500 nits | 4,500 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.78″ | 6.78″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,208 px | 1,224 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,644 px | 2,720 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 429 ppi | 440 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 7i, 2,592Hz PWM, Capacitive Touch, Secondary Display | Gorilla Glass 7i, AMOLED, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Pova 8 Pro | Pova Slim |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Pova 8 Pro | Pova Slim |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Pova 8 Pro | Pova Slim |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 Best value | 15 |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pova 8 Pro | Pova Slim |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE bands unspecified, 5G NR bands unspecified | 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, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E Best value | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB 2.0 | 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 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.33 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.8 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.33 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 25,000 Mbps Best value | 3,300 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Pova 8 Pro | Pova Slim |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, EDR, HID |
Technical
| Specification | Pova 8 Pro | Pova Slim |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | KM9 |
