Side-by-side technical data
Tecno Pova Slim vs Tecno Pova 5G
Comparison between Tecno Pova Slim and Tecno Pova 5G: 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 Slim suits buyers who want a sharper, smoother display and a slim body; the Pova 5G counters with more battery capacity and faster storage. Overall, they are closely matched.
The Slim's AMOLED display has 144 Hz and 440 ppi; the Pova 5G's IPS LCD screen has 120 Hz and 389 ppi. The Slim is also thinner and lighter at 6 mm and 156 g, versus 9.1 mm and 196 g. It charges at 45 W, compared with 18 W for the Pova 5G.
The Pova 5G pairs 6000 mAh with UFS 3.1 storage and LPDDR5 RAM; the Slim has 5160 mAh, UFS 2.2, and DDR4, but twice the maximum storage capacity: 256 GB versus 128 GB. The Pova 5G records rear video in 4K and has a 16 MP front camera, versus 13 MP; the Slim runs Android 15, while the Pova 5G runs Android 11.
Tecno Pova Slim
The Tecno Pova Slim is the better buy for buyers who want a 144 Hz AMOLED display and 45 W charging.
Tecno Pova 5G
The Tecno Pova 5G is the better buy for buyers who value its 6000 mAh battery, UFS 3.1 storage, and 4K rear video.
The verdict
Your pick: Tecno Pova Slim, ahead on Design & display and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | Pova Slim | Pova 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.0 | 6.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.2 | 5.9 |
| Camera | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Connectivity | 6.6 | 6.7 |
| Battery & charging | 6.7 | 5.9 |
Which one is for you?
Tecno Pova Slim, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 445,000
- against 424,800
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.2
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 120 Hz
Tecno Pova 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 5,160 mAh
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- 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
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5
- against DDR4
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pova Slim | Pova 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | MediaTek Dimensity 900 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.5 GHz Best value | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 445,000 Best value | 424,800 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core: 2× Cortex-A76 at 2.5 GHz and 6× Cortex-A55 at 2.0 GHz | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR5 Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Pova Slim | Pova 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, White, Black, Grey | Black |
| Body Thickness | 6 mm Best value | 9.1 mm |
| Body Width | 75.9 mm | 78.2 mm |
| Body Height | 164.2 mm | 172.8 mm |
| Weight | 156 g Best value | 196 g |
| Usable Surface | 89.1 % Best value | 88 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Polycarbonate |
| Resistance Features | IP64, MIL-STD-810H | — |
Battery
| Specification | Pova Slim | Pova 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,160 mAh | 6,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W Best value | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging Best value | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
Display
| Specification | Pova Slim | Pova 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 21:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 4,500 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.78″ | 6.9″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,224 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,720 px Best value | 2,460 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 440 ppi Best value | 389 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz Best value | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 180 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 7i, AMOLED, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | IPS LCD, Hole-Punch Notch, 120Hz, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Frameless, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Pova Slim | Pova 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Pova Slim | Pova 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope |
Software
| Specification | Pova Slim | Pova 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 Best value | 11 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pova Slim | Pova 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 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 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 4G LTE bands unspecified, 5G NR bands unspecified |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Best value |
| 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 Best value | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, A-GPS, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 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 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| Max. download speed | 3,300 Mbps Best value | 2,770 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Pova Slim | Pova 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, EDR, HID Best value | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Pova Slim | Pova 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | KM9 | LE8 |
