HTC Nexus 9
#3895
Tecno Pova Neo
#3240Category Breakdown
HTC Nexus 9
Tecno Pova Neo
Performance
60.369.4
Camera
35.230.2
Display
60.545.9
Battery
38.437.7
Build
0.265.8
Connectivity
59.152.2
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
37.742.7
Summary
- The HTC Nexus 9 features a larger 8.9-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1536 x 2048 pixels, offering better pixel density compared to the Tecno Pova Neo's 6.8-inch display at 720 x 1640 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Nexus 9 is powered by the Nvidia Tegra K1 chipset with 2GB of RAM, while the Pova Neo utilizes a MediaTek Helio G25 with options for 4GB or 6GB of RAM, providing more flexibility for multitasking.
- The camera on the Pova Neo is superior with a 13 MP rear camera compared to the Nexus 9's 8 MP, and it also has an 8 MP selfie camera versus the Nexus's 1.6 MP.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Nexus 9 at 6700 mAh, but the Pova Neo supports faster 18W charging despite its 6000 mAh capacity.
- Software-wise, the Nexus 9 runs on an older version of Android (5.0, upgradable to 7.1.1), while the Pova Neo operates on Android 11 with HIOS 7.6, offering a more modern software experience.
- Build quality differs as the Nexus 9 is heavier at 425g and has a more premium feel, while the Pova Neo is lighter with a plastic frame and back.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Nexus 9
Tecno Pova Neo
General
Release Date
2014
2021, December 09
Announced
2014
2021, December 09
Description
Versions: Wi-Fi and 3G/LTE
N/A
Display
Size
8.9"
6.8"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 480 nits
Resolution
1536 x 2048 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~281 ppi density)
720 x 1640 pixels (~263 ppi density)
PPI
1536
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Nvidia Tegra K1
Mediatek MT6762G Helio G25 (12 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 2.3 GHz Denver
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Kepler DX1
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
16GB (Wi-Fi)/ 32GB (LTE), 2GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
13 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AFSecondary unknown camera
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
1.6 MP
8 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
N/A
Dual-LED flash, HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
6700 mAh
6000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 6700 mAh, non-removable
6000 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
228.2 x 153.7 x 8 mm (8.98 x 6.05 x 0.31 in)
171.4 x 77.3 x 9.1 mm (6.75 x 3.04 x 0.36 in)
Weight
425 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Indigo Black, Lunar White, Sand
Obsidian, Geek blue, Powehi
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM (cellular model only)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps - cellular model only
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, aptX
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS - cellular model only
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Android 11, HIOS 7.6
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity