Tecno Pova Slim 5G vs Pova 7 Pro 5G
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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 Tecno Pova 7 Pro 5G, which is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate and came out 2 months before. 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
- Weighs 39 grams less
Reasons to consider the Tecno Pova 7 Pro 5G
- 52% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (933K versus 613K)
- Handles wireless charging up to 30W
- Comes with 840 mAh larger battery capacity: 6000 vs 5160 mAh
- Ability to record video in 4K resolution
- Compatible with Wi-Fi 6 wireless networks
- More energy-efficient CPU β Dimensity 7300 Ultimate
- 34% faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 1023 and 765 points
- The front-facing camera can record video at 4K
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 | 6.78 inches |
| Resolution | 1224 x 2720 pixels | 1224 x 2720 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | 440 ppi | 440 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Adaptive refresh rate | Yes | Yes (60-120 Hz) |
| Max rated brightness | 4500 nits | 4500 nits |
| HDR support | No | No |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 89% | 88.9% |
| 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) | 164.5 mm (6.48 inches) |
| Width | 75.91 mm (2.99 inches) | 75.9 mm (2.99 inches) |
| Thickness | 5.95 mm (0.23 inches) | 8.2 mm (0.32 inches) |
| Weight | 156 g (5.5 oz) | 195 g (6.88 oz) |
| Waterproof | IP64 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colors | White, Black, Blue | Black, Gray, Green |
| Fingerprint scanner | Yes, in-display | Yes, in-display |
Screen-to-body ratio
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate |
| Max clock | 2500 MHz | 2500 MHz |
| CPU cores | 8 (2 + 6) | 8 (4 + 4) |
| Architecture | - 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55 - 2 cores at 2.5 GHz: Cortex-A76 |
- 4 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55 - 4 cores at 2.5 GHz: Cortex-A78 |
| L3 cache | 2 MB | 4 MB |
| Manufacturing | TSMC | TSMC |
| Lithography process | 6 nanometers | 4 nanometers |
| Neural processor (NPU) | Yes | MediaTek APU 655 |
| Graphics | Mali-G57 MP2 | Mali-G615 MP2 |
| GPU shading units | 64 | 256 |
| GPU clock | 1072 MHz | 1047 MHz |
| FLOPS | ~137.2 GFLOPS | ~536.1 GFLOPS |
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Compute Score (GPU)
| Compute Score (GPU) | - | 2495 |
| Single-core score | 765 | 1023 |
| Multi-core score | 1988 | 3091 |
AnTuTu Benchmark 11
| CPU | 235792 | 349356 |
| GPU | 47692 | 130854 |
| Memory | 134758 | 166594 |
| UX | 194923 | 286724 |
| Total score | 613165 | 933528 |
| Samples | Less than 3 | [4 tests] |
3DMark Steel Nomad Light
| Graphics test | 1 FPS | - |
| Graphics score | 148 | - |
PCMark 3.0
| Web score | 11379 | - |
| Video editing | 5148 | - |
| Photo editing | 23774 | - |
| Data manipulation | 7894 | - |
| Writing score | 14385 | - |
Recent User Tests
Tecno Pova Slim 5G
| Date | Benchmark | Result |
|---|---|---|
| π 2026-09-23 (Takno pova slim 5g π) | AnTuTu 12 | 726622 |
| π 2026-06-28 (Arnab) | AnTuTu 11 | 613165 |
Tecno Pova 7 Pro 5G
| Date | Benchmark | Result |
|---|---|---|
| π 2026-09-07 (meroka) | AnTuTu 11 | 906964 |
| π 2026-06-06 (Tanvir Ahmed) | AnTuTu 11 | 933528 |
| π 2026-04-24 (Kostya) | AnTuTu 11 | 955892 |
| π 2025-11-06 (Dan4ik) | AnTuTu 11 | 931014 |
| π 2025-10-29 (~vkrnitd) | AnTuTu 11 | 899441 |
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 | No |
Software
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| ROM | HIOS 15 | HIOS 15 |
| OS size | 21 GB | - |
Battery
| Capacity | 5160 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Max charge power | 45 W | 45 W |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Replaceable | No | No |
| Wireless charging | No | Yes (30 W) |
| Reverse charging | Yes | Yes |
| Fast charging | Yes (52% in 30 min) | Yes (50% in 26 min) |
| Full charging time | 0:56 hr | 1:00 hr |
Main camera
| Matrix | 50 megapixels | 64 megapixels |
| Image resolution | 8192 x 6144 | - |
| Zoom | Digital | Digital |
| Flash | Dual LED | Dual LED |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| 8K video recording | No | No |
| 4K video recording | No | Up to 30FPS |
| 1080p video recording | Up to 30FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Lenses | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Depth: 2 MP |
1) Standard: 64 MP 2) Ultrawide: 8 MP |
| Camera features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
- Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
| Image resolution | 50 MP | 64 MP |
| Sensor | - | Sony IMX682 |
| Sensor size | - | 1/1.7" (β 0.59 inch) |
| Pixel size | - | 0.8 micron |
| Autofocus | Phase autofocus | Phase autofocus |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| Image resolution | - | 8 MP |
| Stabilization | - | Digital |
Selfie camera
| Megapixels | 13 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
| Sensor | CMOS | - |
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| Video resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS | 2160p (4K) at 30 FPS |
| Depth sensor (TOF 3D) | No | No |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) |
| 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 | 5.4 |
| 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, Galileo |
| NFC* | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
Speakers test
Max loudness
Other
| Category | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Announced | September 2025 | July 2025 |
| Release date | October 2025 | July 2025 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $235 | $200 |
| 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, 45 W |
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
Conclusion
If the performance, gaming, battery life, and connectivity are more important to you, then choose the Tecno Pova 7 Pro 5G. But if the sound is more of a priority β go for the Tecno Pova Slim 5G.
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