Tecno Pova Slim 5G vs Lava Storm Play 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Tecno Pova Slim 5G and Lava Storm Play 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Tecno Pova Slim 5G has better resolution of 2720 x 1224 than Lava Storm Play 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Lava Storm Play 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Tecno Pova Slim 5G
| Name | Tecno Pova Slim 5G | Lava Storm Play 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78 in | 6.75 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 19999 | Rs. 12999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September 02, 2025. The cost of Tecno Pova Slim 5G is Rs. 19999. The launch Date of the second phone is June 13, 2025. The Expected cost of Lava Storm Play 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 12999.
Display comparison
Tecno Pova Slim 5G has larger screen size of 6.78 inches in comparison to Lava Storm Play 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.75 inch screen. Tecno Pova Slim 5G has AMOLED Screen type where as Lava Storm Play 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has IPS Screen type. Tecno's phone has display density of 440 PPI & Lava's phone has only 260 PPI display density.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM Lava Storm Play 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Tecno Pova Slim 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova Slim 5G has 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in comparison to Lava Storm Play 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera. Tecno Pova Slim 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to Lava Storm Play 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 15.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Tecno Pova Slim 5G | Lava Storm Play 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | KM9 | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 02, 2025 | June 13, 2025 |
| In The Box | Handset, 45W Charger, USB Type C Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Protective Case, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card | Handset, USB Type-C Cable, 18W Adapter, SIM Ejector Pin, Back Cover |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.1 x 168.75 x 8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 156 g | 196 g |
| Bezel less | No | No |
| Colors | Black, Blue, White | Frosty Blue, Dune Titanium |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen | Color IPS Screen (16.7M) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 1224 x 2720 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.75 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz |
| PPI | ~ 440 PPI | ~ 260 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.4% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | |
| Brightness | 4500nits | Standard Maximum Brightness: 600(Typical), Maximum Brightness Under Sunlight: 750(Typical) |
| Features | 84% NTSC | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G : n1/n2/n3/n5/n8/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 500,000 (Total) (v10) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | Yes (GPS/Beidou/Glonass/QZSS/Galileo) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyroscope, Magnetometer, Ambient Light, Fingerprint | |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| AI Features | ELLA AI | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP64 | IP64 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | No Network Communication, 4x4 MIMO Support | Vibration on call connection, Conference Call, Call recording, VoNR, ViNR, DSS, Carrier Aggregation supported |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP (Wide Angle) 2 MP | 50 MP + 2 MP |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX752 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR | Night Mode, HDR, Film, Portrait, Beauty, Document Correction, Group photo, Dual-Viee Video, AI Emoji, GIF, Pro Video, Sports, Pro-Mode, Panorama, UHD, Slow Motion, Time Lapse, Intelligent Scanning, Macro, Filters |
| Video Recording | 2K @ 30 fps QHD, 1080p | 1440p @ 30 fps QHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 8 MP Screen Flash |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v15 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6400 | Mediatek Dimensity 7060 |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | IMG BXM-8-256 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5160 mAh | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W | Yes, 18W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 10W | |
| StandBy Time | 19 days | |
| Talk Time | 31 hours | |