Tecno Pova Slim
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Design30
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Rear Camera14
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Front Camera4
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UI Screenshot17
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Key Specs
Performance
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MediaTek Dimensity 6400 -
Octa core (2.5 GHz, Dual Core + 2 GHz, Hexa Core) -
8 GB RAM
Display
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6.78 inches (17.22 cm); AMOLED (Curved Display) -
1224x2720 px (FHD+) -
144 Hz Refresh Rate -
Gorilla Glass Protection -
Bezel-less with punch-hole display
Rear Camera
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Dual Camera Setup - 50 MP Wide Angle Primary Camera
- 2 MP Camera
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Dual LED Flash -
2k @30 fps Video Recording
Front Camera
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13 MP Wide Angle Lens -
2k @30 fps Video Recording
Battery
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5160 mAh -
45W Fast Charging; USB Type-C port
General
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SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano -
5G Supported -
128 GB internal storage, Non Expandable -
Dust Resistant, Water Resistant
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Verdict
The Tecno Pova Slim is unlike any other smartphone, not just within the segment but in the higher price range as well. That said, the company had to cut a few corners in the performance and the cameras to offer the slimmest smartphone at an affordable price. Moreover, the display is impressive overall, though the advertised 144Hz refresh rate doesn`t quite hold up in practice, and the software support feels limited.
Pros
- Very slim & lightweight
- Decent display
- Respectable battery llife
- Good for everyday usage
Cons
- Cameras need improvement
- Limited software support
Razor-thin design
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Starting with what is immediately apparent - the design. Although the Tecno Pova Slim is a touch thicker than Samsung's S25 Edge, its curved edges make it look the slimmest and the sleekest smartphone out there. In fact, the device is the slimmest smartphone under Rs 1 lakh in the country. This not only gives it a premium look but also makes it comfortable to hold and effortlessly easy to slip in and out of tight spaces, such as jeans pockets. I would have appreciated the edges to be matte instead of glossy, but the company has thoughtfully included a hard case with the device that has a matte finish to enhance the grip.
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Sharp display, but not truly 144Hz
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The display on the Tecno Pova Slim is another highlight. It features a tall 6.78-inch curved AMOLED panel with FHD+ resolution, a peak brightness of 4,500 nits, and a refresh rate of up to 144Hz on paper. While the display specs sound impressive for a phone under Rs 20,000, I wonder what prompted Tecno to claim a 144Hz refresh rate since the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 SoC officially supports a maximum of 120Hz. In my testing, too, the handset could only reach 120Hz, and only on the lock screen, despite manually selecting the 144Hz option in settings.
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Compact, but capable battery
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Lighting up the display is a 5,160mAh silicon-carbon battery, which offers higher energy density than the regular Lithium-ion without being bulky. While not as large as the packs found in some contemporary smartphones, it's still commendable considering the slim profile of the device. In terms of endurance, the Tecno Pova Slim managed a modest 10 hours and 2 minutes on the PCMark battery test, while our YouTube video streaming test drained 4 per cent. This consumption is slightly higher than most rivals in the segment, though not by a significant margin.
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Ideal performance for casual usage
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The Tecno Pova Slim is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 6400 SoC, which is ideal for casual usage. This is the same chipset that powers the Tecno Spark Go under Rs 10,000. While it does well there, both in synthetic benchmark and real-world tests, it struggles in the sub-Rs 20,000 segment with more powerful chipsets, such as MediaTek Dimensity 7400 and Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, powering the smartphones.
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Good enough cameras
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The Tecno Pova Slim features a dual setup on the back, consisting of a 50MP primary sensor and a 2MP macro lens. On the front, a 13MP punch-hole camera handles selfies and video calls. While the setup isn't the most versatile, it performs reasonably well in daylight. Colours lean slightly towards the artificial side but remain close enough to reality, and details look decent at first glance. That said, zooming in reveals noticeable grain, which softens the overall sharpness. Dynamic range is present but falls short of the Moto G96, which is among the best camera phones under Rs 20,000.
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Not stock, but customisable software
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On the software side, the Pova Slim ships with Android 15-based HiOS 15, the same interface seen on other recent Tecno smartphones. For an in-depth look at the software, you can check our Tecno Pova 7 review. The overall experience is far from stock Android; in fact, it's one of the busiest UIs I've used on a smartphone. This is despite the fact that the Pova Slim comes with the fewest third-party pre-installed apps in the segment. On the positive side, Tecno does allow a fair degree of customisation, letting you tweak the interface to suit your preferences better.
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Verdict
The Tecno Pova Slim is unlike any other smartphone, not just within the segment but in the higher price range as well. That said, the company had to cut a few corners in the performance and the cameras to offer the slimmest smartphone at an affordable price. Moreover, the display is impressive overall, though the advertised 144Hz refresh rate doesn`t quite hold up in practice, and the software support feels limited.
- Very slim & lightweight
- Decent display
- Respectable battery llife
- Good for everyday usage
Pros
- Cameras need improvement
- Limited software support
Cons
Starting with what is immediately apparent - the design. Although the Tecno Pova Slim is a touch thicker than Samsung's S25 Edge, its curved edges make it look the slimmest and the sleekest smartphone out there. In fact, the device is the slimmest smartphone under Rs 1 lakh in the country. This not only gives it a premium look but also makes it comfortable to hold and effortlessly easy to slip in and out of tight spaces, such as jeans pockets. I would have appreciated the edges to be matte instead of glossy, but the company has thoughtfully included a hard case with the device that has a matte finish to enhance the grip.
Read MoreThe display on the Tecno Pova Slim is another highlight. It features a tall 6.78-inch curved AMOLED panel with FHD+ resolution, a peak brightness of 4,500 nits, and a refresh rate of up to 144Hz on paper. While the display specs sound impressive for a phone under Rs 20,000, I wonder what prompted Tecno to claim a 144Hz refresh rate since the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 SoC officially supports a maximum of 120Hz. In my testing, too, the handset could only reach 120Hz, and only on the lock screen, despite manually selecting the 144Hz option in settings.
Read MoreLighting up the display is a 5,160mAh silicon-carbon battery, which offers higher energy density than the regular Lithium-ion without being bulky. While not as large as the packs found in some contemporary smartphones, it's still commendable considering the slim profile of the device. In terms of endurance, the Tecno Pova Slim managed a modest 10 hours and 2 minutes on the PCMark battery test, while our YouTube video streaming test drained 4 per cent. This consumption is slightly higher than most rivals in the segment, though not by a significant margin.
Read MoreThe Tecno Pova Slim is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 6400 SoC, which is ideal for casual usage. This is the same chipset that powers the Tecno Spark Go under Rs 10,000. While it does well there, both in synthetic benchmark and real-world tests, it struggles in the sub-Rs 20,000 segment with more powerful chipsets, such as MediaTek Dimensity 7400 and Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, powering the smartphones.
Read MoreThe Tecno Pova Slim features a dual setup on the back, consisting of a 50MP primary sensor and a 2MP macro lens. On the front, a 13MP punch-hole camera handles selfies and video calls. While the setup isn't the most versatile, it performs reasonably well in daylight. Colours lean slightly towards the artificial side but remain close enough to reality, and details look decent at first glance. That said, zooming in reveals noticeable grain, which softens the overall sharpness. Dynamic range is present but falls short of the Moto G96, which is among the best camera phones under Rs 20,000.
Read MoreOn the software side, the Pova Slim ships with Android 15-based HiOS 15, the same interface seen on other recent Tecno smartphones. For an in-depth look at the software, you can check our Tecno Pova 7 review. The overall experience is far from stock Android; in fact, it's one of the busiest UIs I've used on a smartphone. This is despite the fact that the Pova Slim comes with the fewest third-party pre-installed apps in the segment. On the positive side, Tecno does allow a fair degree of customisation, letting you tweak the interface to suit your preferences better.
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Tecno Pova Slim Specifications
General |
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| Launch Date | September 4, 2025 (Official) |
| Operating System | Android v15 |
| OS Updates | 1 Year |
| Security Updates | 2 Year |
| Custom UI | HiOS |
Performance
(Good)
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| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | |||||
| Processor | Octa core (2.5 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A76 + 2 GHz, Hexa Core, Cortex A55) | |||||
| Architecture | 64 bit | |||||
| Fabrication | 6 nm | |||||
| Graphics (GPU) | Mali-G57 MC2 | |||||
| RAM | 8 GB | |||||
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |||||
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Gaming Test Results
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Benchmark Screenshots
AnTuTu Benchmark
Graphics Benchmark
Geekbench6 Benchmark
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Display
(Best In Class)
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| Display Type | AMOLED (Curved Display) |
| Screen Size | 6.78 inches (17.22 cm) |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 px (FHD+) |
| Peak Brightness | 4500 nits |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Pixel Density | 440 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 89.02 % |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass, Glass 7i |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Screen to Body Ratio (claimed by the brand) | 92.6 % |
UI Screenshots
Lock Screen
Home Screen
Screen With Widgets
Dialer Screen
App Drawer
Notification Panel
Quick Settings Panel
Settings Screen
OS Version
Storage
Battery
Camera On
Camera Options
Camera Modes
Camera Settings
Picture Size Options
Video Size Options
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Design |
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| Height | 164.23 mm |
| Width | 75.91 mm |
| Thickness | 5.95 mm |
| Weight | 156 grams |
| Water Resistance | Yes, Splash proof, IP64 |
| Ruggedness | Dust proof |
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Rear Camera
(Good)
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| Autofocus | Yes | |||||||||||
| OIS | No | |||||||||||
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED Flash | |||||||||||
| Image Resolution | 8150 x 6150 Pixels | |||||||||||
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |||||||||||
| Shooting Modes |
Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
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| Camera Features |
Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
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| Video Recording | 2k @30 fps | |||||||||||
| Video Recording Features |
Dual Video Recording Vlog Mode |
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Rear Camera Samples
Daylight / HDR Auto
Max Zoom Supported
Long Shot 10X
Long Shot 5X
Long Shot 3X
Long Shot 1X
High Res
Portrait Shot
Night Mode OFF
Night Mode ON
Close Up
Low Light
Low Light With Flash
Colour Variance
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Front Camera
(Very Good)
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| Autofocus | No | |||||||
| Camera Features | Wide Angle Selfie | |||||||
| Video Recording | 2k @30 fps | |||||||
Front Camera Samples
Selfie
Selfie Portrait
Selfie Low Light
Selfie Low Light With Flash
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Battery
(Very Good)
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| Capacity | 5160 mAh | |||
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | |||
| Quick Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging, 100% in 55 minutes | |||
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Battery Test Results
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Storage |
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| Internal Storage | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 |
| Expandable Storage | No |
Network & Connectivity |
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| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM |
| SIM Type | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G, 4G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
5G bands, 4G bands
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| SIM 2 |
5G bands, 4G bands
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| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 5GHz, MIMO |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | No |
| IR Blaster | Yes |
Multimedia |
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| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos |
Sensors |
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| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | On-screen |
| Fingerprint Sensor Type | Optical |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass |
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Tecno Pova Slim Key Highlights
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 |
| RAM & Storage | 8 GB RAM + 128 GB |
| Display | 6.78", 1224 x 2720 Resolution |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP |
| Front Camera | 13 MP |
| Battery | 5160 mAh |
Tecno Pova Slim Price In India
| Product Name | Price |
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| Tecno Pova Slim (8 GB + 128 GB) | ₹20,740 |
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