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Tecno Pova Slim

Tecno Pova Slim
Tecno Pova Slim
Tecno Pova Slim
Tecno Pova Slim
Tecno Pova Slim
Tecno Pova Slim
R5,000
SKU: 6352
Brand: Tecno
Category: Mobiles
Available
  • CPU: Octa-core (2x2.5 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
  • RAM: 8GB
  • Storage: 128GB/256GB
  • Display: AMOLED, 144Hz, 1600 nits (HBM), 4500 nits (peak)
  • Camera: 50MP
  • OS: Android 15, HIOS 15

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

8.5
  • Display 9 / 10
  • Camera 8 / 10
  • Performance 8 / 10
  • Battery 9 / 10

PROS

  1. AMOLED with 144Hz refresh.
  2. 8GB RAM and 128/256GB ROM.
  3. 50MP main and 13MP selfie camera.
  4. 5160mAh battery with 45-watt charger.

CONS

  1. No 3.5mm audio jack.

The Tecno Pova Slim 5G is setting a new standard for ultra-slim smartphones, managing to balance an incredibly thin aesthetic with the modern speeds of 5G connectivity.

Here is a closer look at its pricing, retail availability, and the standout features it brings to the South African market.

Pricing and Market Availability

In South Africa, the Tecno Pova Slim starts at approximately ZAR 5,000. Because exchange rates, regional store promotions, and network upgrades can shift costs, the exact price will vary depending on your location and chosen market. It is always smart to cross-check a few different retail outlets to find the most competitive deal or standalone discount before buying.

Where to Buy

The device has broad availability across major South African physical retailers, e-commerce platforms, and cellular network providers. You can purchase it both online and in-store at:

  • E-Commerce & Electronics: Takealot, Hi Online, and HiFi Corp.

  • Retail & Department Stores: Makro, Game, Foschini, Mr Price, PEP, and Ackermans.

  • Cellular Specialists & Network Providers: MTN, Cellucity, 4U, and Chatz Connect.

Key Highlights and Features

What makes this phone a major talking point is how much hardware is squeezed into such a compact profile. Tecno claims it as one of the slimmest 3D curved-screen 5G devices available, measuring an astonishing 5.95 mm in thickness and weighing a mere 156 grams.

  • Premium Display: It features a tall, immersive 6.78-inch 1.5K 3D Curved AMOLED screen that supports a high 144Hz refresh rate. It gets remarkably bright for outdoor visibility, hitting a peak brightness of up to 4,500 nits, and is protected by durable Corning Gorilla Glass 7i.

  • Solid 5G Performance: Under the hood, it runs on a 6nm MediaTek Dimensity 6400 5G processor. This setup comes paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, giving it plenty of efficiency for heavy multitasking, media streaming, and everyday app usage.

  • Capable Cameras: For photography, you get a clean 50MP primary rear camera capable of recording 2K video, alongside a 13MP front-facing selfie camera nestled in a clean punch-hole cutout.

  • Battery and Longevity: Despite the razor-thin frame, it houses a large 5,160 mAh battery that supports 45W fast charging (getting you a full charge in under an hour). It also features 10W reverse wired charging and bypass charging to protect the battery cell during heavy use or gaming.

  • Design & Extras: The back of the phone incorporates a unique Dynamic Mood Light system that pulses visually for incoming calls and notifications. For added peace of mind, it carries an IP64 rating for dust and splash resistance and meets MIL-STD-810H military-grade durability standards.

Full Specifications

General

Brand Tecno
Model Tecno Pova Slim
Announced 02 September, 2025
Released 30 September, 2025
Status Available
Price ZAR 5,000

Design

Type Design Type called form factor refers to a mobile phone's size, shape, and style as well as the layout and position of major components of phone. There are three major form factors seen in mobile phones => bar phones, folding phones and sliding phones. Bar
Dimensions 164.2 x 75.9 x 6 mm (6.46 x 2.99 x 0.24 in)
Weight 156 g (5.50 oz)
Protection IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes)
Colors Sky Blue, Slim White, Cool Black

Network

2G Network
3G Network
4G Network
5G Network

Display

Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) AMOLED, 144Hz, 1600 nits (HBM), 4500 nits (peak)
Size 6.78 inches, 111.0 cm2 (~89.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1224 x 2720 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~440 ppi density)
Display Protection Display Protection => Gorilla Glass is a special alkali-aluminosilicate glass shield with exceptional damage resistance that helps protect mobile displays from scratches, drops, and bumps of everyday use, It is always better to go for a smartphone with Gorilla Glass for that added protection and peace of mind. Corning Gorilla Glass 7i

Media

Audio Playback
Video Playback
FM Radio Yes
Ring Tones
Loudspeaker

Camera

Main Camera Camera is able to capture photographs and usually videos, The most important characteristics of a camera are the resolution (measured in megapixels), lens focus type (fixed or automatic), higher megapixel cameras are known to capture higher quality photos, but not always a good measurement of the photos quality. 50 MP, (wide), PDAF
2 MP
Video Yes
Selfie Camera 13 MP, (wide)
Video Yes

Software

Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. Android 15
User Interface UI or user interface of a device is the look and feel of the on-screen menu system. How it works, its color scheme, how it responds to button presses, all of these things are part of the user interface. HIOS 15

Hardware

Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. Mediatek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm)
CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone. Octa-core (2x2.5 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. Mali-G57 MC2
RAM (Memory) RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices. 8GB
Internal Storage Internal Storage is a data storage space (flash memory) mostly used in smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices where operating system, apps, music, photos, videos, files and other user data Is stored. 128GB/256GB
Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras. No
Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Connectivity

Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. 5.4, A2DP, LE
Wi-fi Wi-Fi is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world. Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-fi Hotspot
USB USB Type-C
Positioning GPS The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky. GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches.

Battery

Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium. 5160 mAh
Charging Wireless Charging (Inductive Charging) uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects. This is usually done with a charging station. Energy is sent through an inductive coupling to an electrical device, which can then use that energy to charge batteries or run the device. 45W wired, 100% in 57 min
10W reverse wired
Bypass charging

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  • Screen size, image quality (brightness, colors, contrast, etc), visibility in sun light, angles of view and touchscreen.
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  • Usability of Camera interface, image and video quality in different light conditions and environment.
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