Pova 7 Ultra 5G vs Pova Slim 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 3 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Pova Slim 5G (supported until Oct 2028); want maximum speed → Pova 7 Ultra 5G (MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate).
Value Score: Pova 7 Ultra 5G 74 · Pova Slim 5G 71 — methodology
Who should pick which
Beyond the scores — our take on each phone and the buyer it actually suits.
The most powerful phone Tecno sells under $300, with a Dimensity 8350 Ultimate and 70W plus magnetic wireless charging, undercut by the Pova line's habit of one OS upgrade and a 2028 cutoff.
Pick it if
- ✓ Budget gamers
- ✓ Fast-charging fans
Skip it if
- ✗ You keep phones five years
- ✗ You want IP68 sealing
A 5.95mm curved-screen 5G phone at 156g whose design still turns heads in 2026, though the Pova line's short update record caps it around October 2028.
Pick it if
- ✓ Slim-phone seekers
- ✓ Pocket-comfort buyers
Skip it if
- ✗ You want long software support
- ✗ Serious mobile gamers
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
The Pova 7 Ultra 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate is simply the faster chip.
The Pova 7 Ultra 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).
6,000mAh vs 5,160mAh — the Pova 7 Ultra 5G lasts longer between charges.
The Pova Slim 5G is supported until Oct 2028 — 3 months longer than the Pova 7 Ultra 5G.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Frequently asked
Is the Pova 7 Ultra 5G still supported?
Yes. It launched on 4 July 2025 with Android 15 and HiOS 15 and remains in Tecno's patch cycle. Based on the Pova line's record, security updates should run to roughly July 2028.
How long will the Pova 7 Ultra 5G get updates?
Tecno published no written promise here. Pova handsets have generally received one HiOS upgrade and up to three years of patches, so expect Android 16 as the ceiling and support ending near July 2028.
Is the Pova Slim 5G still supported?
Yes. It went on sale in October 2025 with Android 15 and HiOS 15, and remains within Tecno's patch cycle. On the Pova line's documented record, security coverage should hold to roughly October 2028.
How long will the Pova Slim 5G get updates?
Tecno makes no written promise here. Pova handsets have typically received one HiOS upgrade and up to three years of patches, so plan on Android 16 as the ceiling and support ending near October 2028.
Full spec table
| Spec | Pova 7 Ultra 5G | Pova Slim 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $265 | $200 |
| Display | 6.67-inch AMOLED, 1.5K (1260 x 2800), 144Hz, 4500 nits peak, Gorilla Glass 7i | 6.78-inch curved AMOLED, 1.5K (1224 x 2720), 144Hz, 4500 nits peak, Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Battery | 6,000 mAh | 5,160 mAh |
| Charging | 70W wired (about 44 minutes to full), 30W magnetic wireless, 10W reverse wired | 45W wired (about 57 minutes to full), 10W reverse wired, bypass charging |
| Rear cameras | 108MP main, 8MP ultra-wide | 50MP main, 2MP depth |
| Dimensions | 160 x 75.2 x 8.9 mm | 164.2 x 75.9 x 6.0 mm |
| Weight | 201 g | 156 g |
| Water resistance | IP64 | IP64 (MIL-STD-810H tested) |
| Supported until | Jul 2028 | Oct 2028 |
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