Category Breakdown
Camera
Pop 9 4G
Main sensor resolution (13 MP)
WinsBattery
Pop 9 4G
Battery capacity (5,000 mAh)
WinsCharging
Pop 9 4G
Wired charging speed (15W)
WinsPerformance
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AnTuTu benchmark
—Display
Pop 9 4G
Screen size (6.67")
WinsWeight
Pop 5X
Total weight (150g)
WinsValue
Pop 9 4G
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (8.2/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Pop 5X | Pop 9 4G |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.52" | 6.67" | |
| 720 × 1,600 | 720 × 1,600 | |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD | |
| — | 90Hz | |
Camera | ||
| 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Triple | Single | |
| No | No | |
| Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity | Fingerprint (side-mounted); unspecified sensors | |
Performance | ||
| Unisoc SC9832E (28 nm) | Unisoc T615 (12 nm) - InternationalMediatek Helio G50 - India | |
| 2 GB | 4 GB | |
| 32 GB | 128 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 4,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| — | 15W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 150g | 189g | |
| 8.5mm | 8mm | |
| Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back | 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 4G
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Tecno Pop 9 4G
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Tecno Pop 9 4G
Highest resolution main camera.