Both Tecno Pova Slim 5G and Realme 12 Pro Plus 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 Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2412 x 1080. Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Tecno Pova Slim 5G
| Name | Tecno Pova Slim 5G | Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 64 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 19840 | Rs. 22999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is September 02, 2025. The cost of Tecno Pova Slim 5G is Rs. 19840. The launch Date of the second phone is January 29, 2024. The cost of Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 22999.
Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.7 inches which falls short to Tecno Pova Slim 5G's 6.78 inch screen. There is AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Tecno's phone has display density of 440 PPI & Realme's phone has only 393 PPI display density.
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Tecno Pova Slim 5G (128 GB).
They both have the same 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera. Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Tecno Pova Slim 5G's 13 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 14 version.
| Name | Tecno Pova Slim 5G | Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | KM9 | 12 Pro Plus |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 02, 2025 | January 29, 2024 |
| In The Box | Handset, 45W Charger, USB Type C Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Protective Case, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card | Handset, Charger, USB Data Cable, Sim Ejector Tool, Safety Guide, Quick Guide, TPU Protective Case |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 74.02 x 161.47 x 8.75 mm | |
| Weight | 156 g | 196 g |
| Bezel less | No | Yes |
| Colors | Black, Blue, White | Submarine Blue, Navigator Beige, Explorer Red |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 1224 x 2720 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.1:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 440 PPI | ~ 393 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 93% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | |
| Brightness | 4500nits | |
| Features | Contrast Ratio: 5000000: 1, Brightness Adjustment: 20000 Level, Colour Gamut: 100% DCI-P3, 2160Hz PWM Dimming, 950nits Local peak brightness | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | Yes |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 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 | n1/3/5/8/28B/40/41/77/78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 ax) | |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes, v5.2 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | Yes with Beidou, GPS, GLONASS ,Galileo QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Geomagnetic Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Acceleration Sensor, Gyroscope | |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| AI Features | ELLA AI | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m | |
| IP Rating | IP64 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | No Network Communication, 4x4 MIMO Support | Supports Dolby Atmos, Dual-mic Noise Cancellation, Hi-Res Audio Certification, 3D Vapour Chamber Cooling System, Super Linear Dual Speakers |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP (Wide Angle) 2 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) Sony IMX890, OIS, 24mm, FOV: 84°, Lens: 6P 64 MP ƒ/2.8 OmniVision OV64B Sensor, 71mm, FOV: 33°, Lens: 4P, Sensor: 1/2”, OIS, Periscope 8 MP ƒ/2.2 16mm, FOV: 112°, Lens: 5P |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX890 (50MP), OmniVision OV64B Sensor (64MP) | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR | 3X Optical Zoom and 120X SuperZoom, Raw Domain Algorithm, Auto-zoom, Street Photography Mode, Moon Mode, Starry Mode Pro, Super NightScape, Pano, Professional Mode, Portrait Mode, HDR, AI Scene Recognition, AI Beauty, Filters, Text Scanner, Portrait Distortion Correction, One Take, Super Group Portrait |
| Video Recording | 2K @ 30 fps QHD, 1080p | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 32 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) FOV: 90°, Lens: 5P Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | Realme UI 5.0 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6400 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen2 |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.40 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 710 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | AAC, APE, FLAC, AMR, MIDI, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA |
| Video | Yes | MP4, 3GP, ASF, AVI, FLV, F4V, M4V, 3GPP, WEBM, MKV |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5160 mAh | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W | Yes, 67W SUPERVOOC Charge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 10W | |