India, Aug. 26 -- TECNO is preparing to launch what it claims to be the world's slimmest curved 5G smartphone in India, aiming to release it before the much-anticipated iPhone 17 Air. Industry reports suggest the device could carry a price tag of around Rs. 80,000, positioning it in direct competition with premium models from Apple and Samsung.

Earlier this year, Samsung brought the Galaxy S25 Edge with a 5.8mm profile into the market. TECNO had already shown a concept model during the MWC 2025, tentatively called the Spark Slim, which measures just 5.75mm. That prototype sparked interest at international tech showcases, and now the brand is gearing up to turn the idea into a commercial product.

Though TECNO has not confirmed the offici...