Side-by-side technical data
Tecno Pova Slim vs Tecno Pova 7
Comparison between Tecno Pova Slim and Tecno Pova 7: 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 is the pick for a clearly better display and a lighter phone; the Tecno Pova 7 suits buyers who prioritize performance, battery capacity, and Wi-Fi 6. The key choice is its 4,500-nit AMOLED display or the Pova 7’s 6,000mAh battery.
The Pova Slim leads on the display with AMOLED versus IPS LCD, 4,500 nits versus 900 nits, and 440 ppi versus 396 ppi. It is also 6 mm thick and weighs 156 g, compared with 8.9 mm and 207 g for the Pova 7. Its panel is well above average for brightness and pixel density. The Pova 7 answers with the Dimensity 7400 Ultra versus the Dimensity 6400 and 710,000 versus 445,000 in AnTuTu.
The Pova 7 has the battery advantage at 6,000mAh versus 5,160mAh and adds Wi-Fi 6 to the shared Wi-Fi 4 and Wi-Fi 5 standards. It also records 4K video at 30 fps, while the Slim reaches 1440p at 30 fps. The Slim keeps Bluetooth 5.4 versus Bluetooth 5.3, while both phones offer 45W fast charging, 30W wireless charging, and 8GB of RAM.
Tecno Pova Slim
The Tecno Pova Slim is better for a 4,500-nit AMOLED display and a light 156 g design.
Tecno Pova 7
The Tecno Pova 7 is the better buy for performance and battery priorities, with 710,000 AnTuTu points and a 6,000mAh battery.
The verdict
Your pick: Tecno Pova 7, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Design & display decides it for you.
| Category | Pova Slim | Pova 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.0 | 6.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.2 | 5.8 |
| Camera | 2.4 | 3.2 |
| Connectivity | 6.6 | 7.1 |
| Battery & charging | 6.7 | 8.4 |
Which one is for you?
Tecno Pova Slim, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.3
- Peak Display Brightness
- 4,500 nits
- against 900 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 440 ppi
- against 396 ppi
Tecno Pova 7, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 5,160 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 710,000
- against 445,000
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pova Slim | Pova 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 4 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G615 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 445,000 | 710,000 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core: 2× Cortex-A76 at 2.5 GHz and 6× Cortex-A55 at 2.0 GHz | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.5 GHz and 4 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 | DDR4 |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Pova Slim | Pova 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, White, Black, Grey | Black, Silver, Green |
| Body Thickness | 6 mm Best value | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 75.9 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Body Height | 164.2 mm | 167.3 mm |
| Weight | 156 g Best value | 207 g |
| Usable Surface | 89.1 % Best value | 86.3 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Polycarbonate |
| Resistance Features | IP64, MIL-STD-810H | IP64 |
Battery
| Specification | Pova Slim | Pova 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,160 mAh | 6,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W | 45 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | — | 30 W |
Display
| Specification | Pova Slim | Pova 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 21:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 4,500 nits Best value | 900 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.78″ | 6.78″ |
| 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 | 396 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 7i, AMOLED, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, 2160Hz PWM, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Gorilla Glass 7i, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Pova Slim | Pova 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Pova Slim | Pova 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Accelerometer, Compass, Fingerprint Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Gyroscope, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Pova Slim | Pova 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 15 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pova Slim | Pova 7 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| 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 B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28B, 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, 4G LTE bands unspecified, 5G NR bands unspecified |
| 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 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) 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 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, 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 | Infrared, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, 3.5 mm Audio Jack |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 3,300 Mbps Best value | 650 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Pova Slim | Pova 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, EDR, HID | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Pova Slim | Pova 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | KM9 | LJ7 |
