Tecno Pova Slim 5G vs Apple iPhone 17 Air
Quick Comparison
Both Tecno Pova Slim 5G and Apple iPhone 17 Air comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Tecno Pova Slim 5G has better resolution of 2720 x 1224 than Apple iPhone 17 Air which has resolution of 2600 x 1200. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Tecno Pova Slim 5G | Apple iPhone 17 Air |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78 in | 6.1 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 19999 | Rs. 79990 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September 02, 2025. The Expected cost of Tecno Pova Slim 5G is Rs. 19999. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be September 09, 2025 (Expected). The Expected cost of Apple iPhone 17 Air is Rs. 79990.
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Air has screen size of 6.1 inches which falls short to Tecno Pova Slim 5G's 6.78 inch screen. Tecno Pova Slim 5G has AMOLED Screen type where as Apple iPhone 17 Air has OLED Screen type. Apple's phone has display density of 447 PPI & Tecno's phone has only 440 PPI display density.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova Slim 5G's 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Apple iPhone 17 Air's 12 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Apple iPhone 17 Air will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 24 MP Front Camera in comparison to Tecno Pova Slim 5G's 13 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Tecno Pova Slim 5G has version 15 Android Operating System where as Apple iPhone 17 Air has version 26 iOS Operating System.
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| Name | Tecno Pova Slim 5G | Apple iPhone 17 Air |
| General | ||
| Model | KM9 | iPhone 17 AIr |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano + eSIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 02, 2025 | September 09, 2025 (Expected) |
| In The Box | Handset, 45W Charger, USB Type C Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Protective Case, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 156 g | |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Black, Blue, White | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 1224 x 2720 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.1 inches, 1200 x 2600 pixels, 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 440 PPI | ~ 447 PPI |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | |
| Brightness | 4500nits | |
| Features | Super Retina XDR Display, HDR Display, True Tone, Wide Color (P3), Haptic Touch, 1200 Nits Max Brightness (HDR), Support for Display of Multiple Languages and Characters Simultaneously | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Small Notch |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | No | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n77, n78, n79) | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, Lightning Port |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Barometer, Three‑axis Gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor | |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Lightning |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | ELLA AI | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP64 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | No Network Communication, 4x4 MIMO Support | Satellite Connectivity, Crash Detection |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP (Wide Angle) 2 MP | 12 MP ƒ/1.5 (Main) 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus |
| Features | HDR | Panorama, Night Mode, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 4, Photographic Styles, Burst Mode, Photo Geotagging |
| Video Recording | 2K @ 30 fps QHD, 1080p | 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 25/30/60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 24 MP Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | iOS v26 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6400 | Apple A19 Pro |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Apple Core GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital (AC‑3), Dolby Digital Plus (E‑AC‑3), Dolby Atmos and Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX and AAX+) |
| Video | Yes | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5160 mAh | 3000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W MagSafe | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 10W | |
| Music Playback Time | 100 hours | |