Tecno Pova Slim 5G vs Realme 15T
Here we compared two mid-range smartphones: the 6.78-inch Tecno Pova Slim 5G (with MediaTek Dimensity 6400) that was released on September 2, 2025, against the Realme 15T, which is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Max. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.
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Key differences
Reasons to consider the Tecno Pova Slim 5G
- Higher display refresh rate β 144 Hz
- Newer Bluetooth version (v5.4)
- 11% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (613K versus 550K)
- 10% higher pixel density (440 vs 401 PPI)
- Supports Dolby Atmos sound technology
- Weighs 25 grams less
Reasons to consider the Realme 15T
- Comes with 1840 mAh larger battery capacity: 7000 vs 5160 mAh
- Expandable storage via MicroSD card
- Waterproof body (IP69 classification)
- Supports higher wattage charging (60W versus 45W)
Review
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
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Value for money (Beta)
Tests and specifications
Comparison table of technical specifications and testsDisplay
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.57 inches |
| Resolution | 1224 x 2720 pixels | 1080 x 2372 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | 440 ppi | 401 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Adaptive refresh rate | Yes | Yes (60-120 Hz) |
| Max rated brightness | 4500 nits | 4000 nits |
| HDR support | No | No |
| Touch sampling rate | - | 240 Hz |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Tempered glass |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 89% | 87.6% |
| Display features | - DCI-P3 - DC Dimming |
- DCI-P3 - Always-On Display - DC Dimming |
| RGB color space | 99.9% | - |
| PWM | 60 Hz | - |
| Response time | 1 ms | - |
| Contrast | β Infinity | - |
Peak brightness test (auto)
Design and build
| Height | 164.23 mm (6.47 inches) | 158.36 mm (6.23 inches) |
| Width | 75.91 mm (2.99 inches) | 75.19 mm (2.96 inches) |
| Thickness | 5.95 mm (0.23 inches) | 7.79 mm (0.31 inches) |
| Weight | 156 g (5.5 oz) | 181 g (6.38 oz) |
| Waterproof | IP64 | IP69 |
| Rear material | - | Plastic |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colors | White, Black, Blue | Silver, Gray, Blue |
| Fingerprint scanner | Yes, in-display | Yes, in-display |
Screen-to-body ratio
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Max |
| Max clock | 2500 MHz | 2500 MHz |
| CPU cores | 8 (2 + 6) | 8 (2 + 6) |
| Architecture | - 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55 - 2 cores at 2.5 GHz: Cortex-A76 |
- 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55 - 2 cores at 2.5 GHz: Cortex-A76 |
| L3 cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| Manufacturing | TSMC | TSMC |
| Lithography process | 6 nanometers | 6 nanometers |
| Neural processor (NPU) | Yes | Yes |
| Graphics | Mali-G57 MP2 | Mali-G57 MP2 |
| GPU shading units | 64 | 64 |
| GPU clock | 1072 MHz | 1072 MHz |
| FLOPS | ~137.2 GFLOPS | ~137.2 GFLOPS |
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Compute Score (GPU)
| Compute Score (GPU) | - | 1424 |
| Single-core score | 765 | 808 |
| Multi-core score | 1988 | 2046 |
AnTuTu Benchmark 11
| CPU | 235792 | 232348 |
| GPU | 47692 | 46910 |
| Memory | 134758 | 105801 |
| UX | 194923 | 164959 |
| Total score | 613165 | 550018 |
| Samples | Less than 3 | [3 tests] |
3DMark Steel Nomad Light
| Stability | - | 98% |
| Graphics test | 1 FPS | 1 FPS |
| Graphics score | 148 | 152 |
PCMark 3.0
| Web score | 11379 | 9979 |
| Video editing | 5148 | 5277 |
| Photo editing | 23774 | 24734 |
| Data manipulation | 7894 | 6854 |
| Writing score | 14385 | 11729 |
Recent User Tests
Tecno Pova Slim 5G
| Date | Benchmark | Result |
|---|---|---|
| π 2026-06-28 (Arnab) | AnTuTu | 613165 |
Realme 15T
| Date | Benchmark | Result |
|---|---|---|
| π 2026-07-30 -> NexxG96 | AnTuTu | 581041 |
| π 2026-03-22 (Gargle) | AnTuTu | 550018 |
| π 2026-03-02 (Aakarshan Verma) | AnTuTu | 519771 |
Memory
| RAM size | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Memory clock | 2133 MHz | 2133 MHz |
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Storage size | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Memory card | No | MicroSD |
Software
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| ROM | HIOS 15 | Realme UI 6.0 |
| OS size | 21 GB | - |
Battery
| Capacity | 5160 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Max charge power | 45 W | 60 W |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Silicon-Carbon (Si/C) |
| Replaceable | No | No |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Reverse charging | Yes | Yes |
| Fast charging | Yes (52% in 30 min) | Yes |
| Full charging time | 0:56 hr | - |
Main camera
| Matrix | 50 megapixels | 50 megapixels |
| Image resolution | 8192 x 6144 | 8192 x 6144 |
| Zoom | Digital | Digital |
| Flash | Dual LED | LED |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| 8K video recording | No | No |
| 4K video recording | No | No |
| 1080p video recording | Up to 30FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Slow motion | - | 120 FPS (720p) |
| Lenses | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Depth: 2 MP |
1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Depth: 2 MP |
| Camera features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
- Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
| Image resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Aperture | - | f/1.8 |
| Focal length | - | 27 mm |
| Sensor | - | Omnivision OV50D40 Light Hunter 400 |
| Sensor size | - | 1/2.88" (β 0.35 inch) |
| Pixel size | - | 0.61 micron |
| Autofocus | Phase autofocus | Phase autofocus |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
Selfie camera
| Megapixels | 13 megapixels | 50 megapixels |
| Image resolution | - | 8192 x 6144 |
| Aperture | - | f/1.8 |
| Focal length | - | 27 mm |
| Sensor | CMOS | Omnivision OV50D40 Light Hunter 400 |
| Sensor size | - | 1/2.88" (β 0.35 inch) |
| Pixel size | - | 0.61 micron |
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| Video resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS | 1080p (Full HD) at 60 FPS |
| Depth sensor (TOF 3D) | No | No |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) |
| Wi-Fi features | - Dual Band - Wi-Fi MiMO - Wi-Fi Direct - Wi-Fi Hotspot - Wi-Fi Display |
- Dual Band - Wi-Fi MiMO - Wi-Fi Direct - Wi-Fi Hotspot - Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth features | LE | LE |
| USB type | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 2 | 2 |
| USB features | - Charging - USB-Storage mode - OTG |
- Charging - USB-Storage mode - OTG |
| DisplayPort | No | No |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| NFC* | Yes | Depends on the region |
| Infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| Number of SIM* | 2 | 2 |
| Type of SIM card | Nano | Nano |
| Multi SIM mode | Standby | Standby |
| eSIM support* | No | No |
| Hybrid slot | No | No |
| 5G support | Yes | Yes |
Sound
| Speakers | Stereo | Stereo |
| Headphone audio jack | No | No |
| FM radio | Yes | No |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | No |
Speakers test
Max loudness
Other
| Category | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Announced | September 2025 | September 2025 |
| Release date | October 2025 | September 2025 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $235 | $230 |
| Sensors | - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
- Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
| Bundled charger | Yes, 45 W | Yes, 60 W |
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
Conclusion
If the battery life and software are more important to you, then choose the Realme 15T. But if the display, design, and sound are more of a priority β go for the Tecno Pova Slim 5G.
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