Pova Slim 5G vs Spark 40 Pro+
Winner
Tecno Pova Slim 5G
The Pova Slim 5G wins this one, taking software longevity decisively. Against the Spark 40 Pro+ it's also the sounder buy at $7.58 per month of safe use.
Value Score: Pova Slim 5G 71 · Spark 40 Pro+ 63 — methodology
Who should pick which
Beyond the scores — our take on each phone and the buyer it actually suits.
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
A sub-$300 phone with a curved 144Hz AMOLED, wireless charging, and the new Helio G200 that punches well above its price, with estimated support to 2028.
Pick it if
- ✓ AMOLED + wireless-charging seekers
- ✓ Media watchers
Skip it if
- ✗ You need long guaranteed OS updates
- ✗ Flagship-camera seekers
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.
Performance is a wash — same chip tier.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.
The Pova Slim 5G is supported until Oct 2028 — 3 months longer than the Spark 40 Pro+.
Overall value goes to the Pova Slim 5G at $7.58 per month of safe use.
Frequently asked
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.
Does the Spark 40 Pro+ support wireless charging?
Yes. It supports 30W wireless charging plus 45W wired and 5W reverse wireless, unusual in this price bracket.
What chipset does it use?
It was among the first phones to ship with MediaTek's Helio G200, paired with 8GB of RAM.
Full spec table
| Spec | Pova Slim 5G | Spark 40 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $200 | $290 |
| Display | 6.78-inch curved AMOLED, 1.5K (1224 x 2720), 144Hz, 4500 nits peak, Gorilla Glass 7i | 6.78-inch curved AMOLED, 1.5K, 144Hz, up to 4500 nits peak, under-display fingerprint |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | MediaTek Helio G200 |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Battery | 5,160 mAh | 5,200 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired (about 57 minutes to full), 10W reverse wired, bypass charging | 45W wired, 30W wireless, 5W reverse wireless |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 2MP depth | 50MP main, 2MP depth |
| Dimensions | 164.2 x 75.9 x 6.0 mm | 163.9 × 75.8 × 6.5 mm |
| Weight | 156 g | 160 g |
| Water resistance | IP64 (MIL-STD-810H tested) | IP64 |
| Supported until | Oct 2028 | Jul 2028 |
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