Category Breakdown
Camera
Spark Go
Main sensor resolution (50 MP)
WinsBattery
Spark Go
Battery capacity (6,000 mAh)
WinsCharging
≈ Tie
Wired charging speed
≈ TiePerformance
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AnTuTu benchmark
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Spark Go
Screen size (6.75")
WinsWeight
Pop 9
Total weight (189g)
WinsValue
Spark Go
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (9/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Pop 9 | Spark Go |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.6" | 6.75" | |
| 720 × 1,612 | 720 × 1,600 | |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
Camera | ||
| 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Single | Single | |
| No | No | |
| Fingerprint (side-mounted); unspecified sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) | Mediatek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm) | |
| 4 GB | 8 GB | |
| 128 GB | 256 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh | |
| 18W | 18W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 189g | 194g | |
| 8mm | 8mm | |
| Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | |
| Budget | Budget | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Tecno Spark Go
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Tecno Pop 9
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Tecno Spark Go
Highest resolution main camera.