Tecno Pop 9 4G
#2847
Xiaomi Redmi A3
#2877Category Breakdown
Tecno Pop 9 4G
Xiaomi Redmi A3
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
42.442.1
Display
75.575.5
Battery
51.051.0
Build
77.877.8
Overall
59.959.8
Summary
- The Tecno Pop 9 4G features a 6.67-inch IPS LCD display with a refresh rate of 90Hz or 120Hz depending on the region, while the Xiaomi Redmi A3 has a slightly larger 6.71-inch IPS LCD with a 90Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the Pop 9 is powered by the Unisoc T615 or MediaTek Helio G50 in India, compared to the MediaTek Helio G36 in the Redmi A3, both offering octa-core CPUs.
- The camera setup on the Pop 9 includes a 13 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera, while the Redmi A3 has an 8 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, indicating a superior rear camera on the Pop 9.
- Both devices have a 5000 mAh battery, but the Pop 9 supports 15W charging versus 10W for the Redmi A3.
- Build quality differs slightly, with the Pop 9 using a glass front and plastic back, while the Redmi A3 features Gorilla Glass 3 on the front and options for glass or silicone polymer on the back.
- Both run Android 14, but the Pop 9 utilizes the Go edition, which may affect software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Tecno Pop 9 4G
Xiaomi Redmi A3
General
Release Date
2024, November 22
2024, February 14
Announced
2024, November 22
2024, February 14
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.67"
6.71"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz (India), 120Hz (International)
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 500 nits (HBM)
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~263 ppi density)
720 x 1650 pixels (~268 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc T615 (12 nm) - InternationalMediatek Helio G50 - India
Mediatek Helio G36 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55) - InternationalOcta-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 - India
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-G57 MP1 - InternationalPowerVR GE8320 - India
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
64GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1.12µm, PDAF
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)0.08 MP (auxiliary lens)
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
15W wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
166 x 77 x 8 mm (6.54 x 3.03 x 0.31 in)
168.3 x 76.3 x 8.3 mm (6.63 x 3.00 x 0.33 in)
Weight
189 g
193 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back or silicone polymer back (eco leather), plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Glittery White, Lime Green, Startrail Black
Midnight Black, Forest Green (Olive Green), Star Blue (Lake Blue)
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Yes
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
Yes
5.4, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 14 (Go edition)
Android 14 or Android 14 (Go edition) - market/region dependent
OS Version
Android 14 (Go edition)
Android 14 or Android 14 (Go edition) - market/region dependent
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted); unspecified sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes