Tecno Pova Slim Review: Thin, Bright, And Smart With AI Touches

Tecno Pova Slim price is 19,999 rupees in India. This price is for 8G RAM and 128GB storage. The device comes in three colours: Sky Blue, Slim White, and Cool Black. You can buy it from Flipkart and offline stores.

The Tecno Pova Slim packs the following items inside the box:

• Phone
• 45W Charger
• Type C cable
• SIM ejector tool
• Protective cover
• Documentation

Before we talk in detail about the Tecno Pova Slim, let’s see what the on-paper specs look like:

• Display: 6.78-inch AMOLED screen
• Chipset: Mediatek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm)
• RAM & ROM: 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
• Software: Android 15 HIOS 15
• Rear camera: 50MP, 2MP
• Selfie camera: 13MP
• Battery: 5160mAh
• Weight: 156 grams
• Dimensions: 164.2 x 75.9 x 6 mm

There is doubt that Tecno did a fantastic job in making their slimmest phone, the Tecno Pova Slim, at 5.9mm thick. I’ve been using this for the last month, and its in-hand feel is amazing.

Its curved back and front edges fit perfectly in your hand. The brand also offers a fibreglass back that does not attract fingerprint stains. Moreover, I’m using Sky Blue, which changes colour at different angles.

This phone features a camera strip on the back, similar to the Apple iPhone Air and Pixels, which slightly protrudes from the design. But the brand perfectly designed this phone, allowing it to sit stably on a table without shaking due to the camera bump.

Moreover, its back Mood Light also gives an eye-catching look, which you can activate from settings. So, it will blink during calls, notifications, charging, low battery reminders, voice assistance, flip to flash, and startup. Furthermore, you can partially activate it from the settings.

Moving on to ports, it features power and volume buttons, with the top being the only area that lacks any other features, except for a microphone with Dolby Atmos branding. You get a Type-C slot, a SIM tray, and a sound strip at the bottom of the phone.

Moreover, this phone is IP64 dust-tight and water-resistant, protecting it from water splashes. It also comes with MIL-STD-810H compliant, but does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions. Overall, the Tecno Pova Slim design review is fantastic and impressive. I’m curious how much it can withstand accidental drops.

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During my Tecno Pova Slim camera review, it offers satisfactory image results, but I can’t say that it provides excellent image quality considering its price. Previously, I used Vivo T4, Realme P4 Pro, CMF Nothing Phone 2 Pro, etc., which deliver even better camera results within the same price range. This phone comes with a 50MP + 2MP dual rear camera.

You can see my image sample, which Tecno did not add extra saturation to make the images look more colourful. So, the image results look natural with accurate colours. But the concern is the missing depth, and images look pixelated in normal mode.

You can see my images, which clearly show the normal struggles to capture reality and depth in their results. Moving on to portrait mode, you’ll notice excellent edge detection, along with accurate colour and depth in the results.

Similarly, you can see flower images and building images that look amazing with rich colours.

Regarding the front camera, it captures moderate images. I’m saying this because the colours are uneven in the image results. But again, Portrait delivers excellent image results in the front camera too.

Moving on to video recording, you can record 1440p videos at 30fps with the rear camera and 1080p at 30fps with the front camera. I recorded multiple videos with both cameras, but their sound pickup is excellent even in crowded places, too.

The battery is an essential part of any smartphone. During the Tecno Pova Slim review, I got almost a full day of battery life on a single charge. Keep in mind that I used this phone for social media, YouTube, and other daily activities.

However, if you play games like BGMI, Clash of Clans, and other online games, you will get nearly 15 hours of battery life. Tecno added a 5160mAh battery capacity to maintain its slim design.

Regarding charging, you get a 45W charger out of the box. So, it takes almost one hour to charge fully. Moreover, it comes with 10W reverse charging support to charge your earbuds and smartwatches.

The Tecno Pova Slim features a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass 7i for better protection from accidental drops. The brand has finally moved to AMOLED, which is a great step forward compared to most phones in this price range.

Moreover, it offers 1600 nits (HBM) and 4500 nits of peak brightness, allowing for easy use under direct sunlight without struggling to read text or see icons.

The display supports a 144Hz refresh rate, but there is a small catch. Only a few apps like Settings, Messages, and Phone actually run at 144Hz, while the rest are limited to 120Hz. Still, the overall experience feels fluid and smooth during scrolling and daily usage.

I like that Tecno didn’t compromise on the panel quality this time. Colours appear punchy, contrast levels are excellent, and watching OTT content feels immersive. However, the bezels are slightly noticeable, especially at the bottom, which could have been trimmed for a more premium look.

Overall, the Tecno Pova Slim display review is fantastic. The high brightness, AMOLED panel, and 120Hz+ support make it one of the better screens in its segment.