Tecno’s Slim smartphone lineup has expanded across three of its major series, buyers now have to choose between the camera-focused Camon Slim, the mainstream Spark Slim, and the performance-oriented Pova Slim.
While all three devices share a nearly identical design language, slim profile, and high-resolution 6.78-inch display, they target different types of users. The newly announced Tecno Camon Slim arrives as the latest addition and introduces some notable refinements over its siblings.
Specs score card
| Tecno Camon Slim | Tecno Spark Slim | Tecno Pova Slim |
|---|---|---|
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| 79/100 Better specs ✅ | 74/100 | 77/100 |
| N354,000 ($258) | N334,950 ($223) | N341,000 ($226) |
One of the biggest distinctions in design is the rear lighting system. The Tecno Spark Slim and Pova Slim uses rear LED lighting primarily for notifications and status alerts, while the Tecno Camon Slim takes things further with a 354-dot programmable Mini-LED matrix that can display dynamic visual effects alongside notifications.
The Camon Slim also offers improved durability with IP68/IP69 water and dust resistance, MIL-STD-810H certification, Android 16 out of the box, and a newer Helio G200 Ultimate chipset. It further upgrades battery capacity to 5600mAh with 60W fast charging, surpassing the 5160mAh battery and 45W charging found on both the Spark Slim and Pova Slim.
CAMON SLIM
Performance is another area where the three devices begin to separate. The Camon Slim and Spark Slim both rely on 4G chipsets from the Helio G200 family, making them suitable for users who do not require 5G connectivity.
The Pova Slim stands out as the only model equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 chipset and full 5G support. Storage options also differ slightly, with the Spark Slim available only in a 256GB variant, while the Camon Slim and Pova Slim are offered in both 128GB and 256GB configurations.
Camera hardware follows a similar pattern. The Camon Slim and Spark Slim both feature a single 50MP rear camera, although the Camon Slim provides more detailed camera specifications, including a larger 1/1.95-inch sensor and f/1.8 aperture.
SPARK SLIM
The Spark Slim offers more clearly defined video capabilities with support for up to 1440p recording. Meanwhile, the Pova Slim is the only model equipped with a dual-camera setup, pairing its 50MP main sensor with a secondary 2MP sensor for additional shooting functionality.
Choosing between the three ultimately depends on priorities. The Camon Slim is positioned as the most feature-rich Slim model, combining the programmable Mini-LED matrix, improved durability, larger battery, faster charging, and newer software platform.
POVA SLIM
The Spark Slim remains the simpler and more affordable interpretation of the Slim concept, while the Pova Slim caters to users who want 5G connectivity and a dual-camera system. For a complete breakdown of every specification, feature, and difference between these three devices, check out the full Tecno Camon Slim vs Tecno Spark Slim vs Tecno Pova Slim comparison table below.
Full specs head to head
| Tecno Camon Slim | Tecno Spark Slim | Tecno Pova Slim |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Type | ||
| Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| 4G | ||
| LTE | LTE | LTE |
| 5G | ||
| N/A | N/A | SA/NSA |
| Status | ||
| Announced: June 23. Available: 2026, June | Announced: September 02. Available: 2025, September | Announced: September 02. Available: 2025, September |
| Build Type | ||
| – Mini-LED (354 dots) programmable matrix (on the back) – IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 2m for 30 min) – MIL-STD-810H compliant* – * does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions |
– Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), fiberglass back – IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) – Status light LED (on the back) – MIL-STD-810H compliant* – * does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions – Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
– Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), fiberglass back – IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) – Status light LED (on the back) – MIL-STD-810H compliant* – * does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions – Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Dimensions | ||
| 162.8 x 77.7 x 6.4 mm | Weight: g | 164.2 x 75.9 x 5.9 mm | Weight: 156 g | 164.2 x 75.9 x 6 mm | Weight: 156 g |
| Colors | ||
| New Mondrian, Prism Black, Jungle Green, Van Gogh Blue, Burgundy Red | Slim White, Cool Black | Sky Blue, Slim White, Cool Black |
| Display Type | ||
| AMOLED, 144Hz, 2160Hz PWM | AMOLED, 144Hz, 1600 nits (HBM), 4500 nits (peak) | AMOLED, 144Hz, 1600 nits (HBM), 4500 nits (peak) |
| Screen Size | ||
| 6.78 inches, 1224 x 2720 pixels, 20:9, ~440 ppi | 6.78 inches, 1224 x 2720 pixels, 20:9, ~440 ppi | 6.78 inches, 1224 x 2720 pixels, 20:9, ~440 ppi |
| Ratio | ||
| ~87.7% screen-to-body ratio | ~89.1% screen-to-body ratio | ~89.1% screen-to-body ratio |
| Dual Screen (foldable) | ||
| No | No | No |
| Internal Storage | ||
| 128GB/256GB | 256GB | 128GB/256GB |
| RAM | ||
| 8GB – (128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM) | 8GB – (256GB 8GB RAM) | 8GB – (128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM) |
| Card Slot | ||
| Unspecified | No | No |
| OS version | ||
| Android 16, up to 3 major Android upgrades, HIOS 16.2 | Android 15, HIOS 15 | Android 15, HIOS 15 |
| Processor | ||
| – Mediatek Helio G200 Ultimate (6 nm) chipset – Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) CPU – Mali-G57 MC2 (1.1GHz) GPU |
– Mediatek Helio G200 (6 nm) chipset – Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) CPU – Mali-G57 MC2 (1.1GHz) GPU |
– Mediatek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm) chipset – Octa-core (2×2.5 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) CPU – Mali-G57 MC2 GPU |
| Bluetooth | ||
| Yes | Yes | Version 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | ||
| GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | ||
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
| USB Type | ||
| USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C, OTG | USB Type-C |
| Audio Port | ||
| USB Type-C | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| Back Camera | ||
| Single-Camera 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.95″, 0.8µm, PDAF LED flash |
Single-Camera 50 MP, (wide), PDAF Dual-LED flash |
Dual-Camera 50 MP, (wide), PDAF 2 MP LED flash |
| Video | ||
| Yes | 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Front Camera | ||
| Single-Camera 32 MP, f/2.5, (wide)Video: 1080p@30fps |
Single-Camera 13 MP, (wide)Video: Yes |
Single-Camera 13 MP, (wide)Video: Yes |
| Battery Capacity | ||
| 5600 mAh | 5160 mAh | 5160 mAh |
| Charging Capacity | ||
| 60W wired | 45W wired, 100% in 57 min | 45W wired, 100% in 57 min |
| Sensors | ||
| Accelerometer, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), Accelerometer, gyro | Fingerprint (on-screen, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| – FM radio – Infrared red port: Yes |
– FM radio – 10W reverse wired – Bypass charging – Infrared red port: Yes |
– FM radio – 10W reverse wired – Bypass charging – Infrared red port: Yes |
| Model | ||
| CN6c | – | – |
| Price Range | ||
| 354,000 Naira (258 USD) | 334,950 Naira (223 USD) | 338,000 Naira (226 USD) |
