Category Breakdown
Camera
≈ Tie
Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
≈ Tie
Battery capacity
≈ TieCharging
Pop 9
Wired charging speed (18W)
WinsPerformance
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AnTuTu benchmark
—Display
Pop 9
Screen size (6.6")
WinsWeight
Pop 9
Total weight (189g)
WinsValue
Pop 9
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (8.5/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | K12 (China) | Pop 9 |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.5" | 6.6" | |
| 720 × 1,600 | 720 × 1,612 | |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD | |
| 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Camera | ||
| 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Dual | Single | |
| No | No | |
| Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity | Fingerprint (side-mounted); unspecified sensors | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm SM4250 Snapdragon 460 (11 nm) | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) | |
| 4 GB | 4 GB | |
| 64 GB | 128 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 10W | 18W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 200g | 189g | |
| 9.2mm | 8mm | |
| plastic | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | |
| none | — | |
| Budget | Budget | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Tecno Pop 9
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Tecno Pop 9
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Tecno Pop 9
Highest resolution main camera.