Tecno Pova Slim 5G has better RAM than Poco M8. In terms of display resolution, Tecno Pova Slim 5G has better resolution of 2720 x 1224 than Poco M8 which has resolution of 2392 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Tecno Pova Slim 5G | Poco M8 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78 in | 6.77 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 5520 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 20999 | Rs. 19645 |
The launch Date of the first phone is September 02, 2025. The cost of Tecno Pova Slim 5G is Rs. 20999. The launch Date of the second phone is January 08, 2026. The cost of Poco M8 is Rs. 19645.
Tecno Pova Slim 5G has larger screen size of 6.78 inches in comparison to Poco M8's 6.77 inch screen. Tecno Pova Slim 5G has AMOLED Screen type where as Poco M8 has IPS LCD Screen type. Tecno's phone has display density of 440 PPI & Poco's phone has only 393 PPI display density.
Tecno Pova Slim 5G's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Poco M8's lower 6 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Tecno Pova Slim 5G has 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in comparison to Poco M8's 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera. Poco M8 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to Tecno Pova Slim 5G's 13 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 15.
| Name | Tecno Pova Slim 5G | Poco M8 |
| General | ||
| Model | KM9 | M8 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 4 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | September 02, 2025 | January 08, 2026 |
| In The Box | Handset, 45W Charger, USB Type C Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Protective Case, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card | 1 x Handset, 1 x Adapter, 1 x Type-C USB Cable, 1 x Sim Eject Tool, 1 x Protective Case, 1 x Quick Start Guide, 1 x Warranty Card |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.42 x 164 x 7.35 mm | |
| Weight | 156 g | 178 g |
| Bezel less | No | No |
| Colors | Black, Blue, White | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen | Color IPS LCD Screen (68B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 1224 x 2720 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 440 PPI | ~ 393 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.06% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | |
| Brightness | 4500nits | |
| Features | 2100nits | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS |
| 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 | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n40/n78/n8 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 826,000 (Total) (v10) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| AI Features | ELLA AI | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP64 | IP65/IP66 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | No Network Communication, 4x4 MIMO Support | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP (Wide Angle) 2 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR | Photo Mode, Video, Portrait Mode, Google Lens |
| Video Recording | 2K @ 30 fps QHD, 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 20 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v15 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6400 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3 |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5160 mAh | 5520 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 10W | Yes, 18W |