TECNO POVA Slim 5G: World’s Slimmest Smartphone Arrives on September 4

On September 4th, Tecno Mobile is set to release the POVA Slim 5G, which will become the thinnest curved display smartphone in the world.

Rumored Specifications

While official specs remain pending, leaks offer a look at what to expect:

• Thickness: Around 5.75 mm

• Display: A 6.78-inch curved AMOLED screen with a 120 Hz refresh rate
• Processor & OS: Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 with Android 15-based HiOS
• Camera:

Main camera: 50 MP or potentially 64 MP

Dual rear setup with LED flash and dynamic lighting

• Battery: 5,200 mAh

• Includes Ella AI assistant, AI Writing Assistant, and Circle to Search

• Features VoWiFi dual pass and 5G

One of the more unique features of the Pova Slim is the Dynamic Mood Light located at the back of the phone. It is made up of a light strip that goes round the camera and can light up in response to calls and, notifications.

It’s not certain at this time if the light strip can emit colors other than a white light.

Slim: Pros and Cons

For smartphone companies, there’s often a balancing act between making a phone thin and making it work well.

While thin phones look great, they can mean sacrifices in important areas.

One of the most significant trade-offs is battery capacity. The physical constraints caused by the build limits the available space for the battery.

As a result, thin phones feature batteries with lower battery ratings compared to their ‘bigger’ counterparts. This reduced capacity translates directly into shorter battery life, requiring more frequent charging.

Another area of concern is heat control. Since internal components are put into a smaller space and generate heat during use, effective cooling becomes more challenging.

Thin phones often struggle to dissipate heat efficiently, potentially leading to a reduction in performance.

However, advancements in thermal management, such as the use of vapor chambers and graphite sheets, are increasingly mitigating this issue, allowing manufacturers to maintain performance even in slimmer designs.

Pricing

The Pova Slim is expected to retail around GHS 4000 to GHS 5000.