Both Tecno Pova Slim 5G and Tecno Pop 9 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Tecno Pova Slim 5G has better resolution of 2720 x 1224 than Tecno Pop 9 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1612 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Tecno Pova Slim 5G | Tecno Pop 9 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 48 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 20999 | Rs. 10999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is September 02, 2025. The cost of Tecno Pova Slim 5G is Rs. 20999. The Expected cost of Tecno Pop 9 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 10999.
Tecno Pova Slim 5G has larger screen size of 6.78 inches in comparison to Tecno Pop 9 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.67 inch screen. Tecno Pova Slim 5G has AMOLED Screen type where as Tecno Pop 9 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS LCD Screen type. Tecno Pova Slim 5G has display density of 440 PPI & Tecno Pop 9 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has only 267 PPI display density.
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Tecno Pova Slim 5G's 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Tecno Pop 9 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 48 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. 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 Tecno Pop 9 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 14 Go version.
| Name | Tecno Pova Slim 5G | Tecno Pop 9 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | KM9 | Pop 9 5G |
| 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 | |
| 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 | No |
| Colors | Black, Blue, White | Midnight Shadow, Azura Sky, Aurora Cloud |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 1224 x 2720 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.67 inches, 720 x 1612 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 440 PPI | ~ 267 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.6% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | |
| Brightness | 4500nits | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | Yes, with A-GPS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity | |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | ELLA AI | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP64 | IP54 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | No Network Communication, 4x4 MIMO Support | Dual Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, 4+ Years of Lag Free Experience |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP (Wide Angle) 2 MP | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) AI Lens |
| Camera Sensor | Sony | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Video Recording | 2K @ 30 fps QHD, 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 8 MP Punch Hole, Dual LED Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 720p | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | HiOS 14 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6400 | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz | |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5160 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W | Yes, 18W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 10W | |