Category Breakdown
Camera
Spark 8P
Main sensor resolution (50 MP)
WinsBattery
≈ Tie
Battery capacity
≈ TieCharging
Pop 9
Wired charging speed (18W)
WinsPerformance
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AnTuTu benchmark
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Screen size
≈ TieWeight
Pop 9
Total weight (189g)
WinsValue
Pop 9
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (8.5/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Pop 9 | Spark 8P |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.6" | 6.6" | |
| 720 × 1,612 | 1,080 × 2,408 | |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD | |
| 120Hz | — | |
Camera | ||
| 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Single | Triple | |
| No | No | |
| Fingerprint (side-mounted); unspecified sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) | Mediatek MT6769V Helio G70 (12 nm) - Version 1Mediatek MT6762D Helio P22 (12 nm) - Version 2 | |
| 4 GB | 4 GB | |
| 128 GB | 256 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 18W | 10W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 189g | — | |
| 8mm | 8.9mm | |
| Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front | plastic frame | plastic back | |
| — | 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 Spark 8P
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Tecno Spark 8P
Highest resolution main camera.