Category Breakdown
Tecno Pop 9 4G
Xiaomi Redmi A3x
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 up to 120Hz internationally, while the Xiaomi Redmi A3x 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 chipset, offering better processing capabilities compared to the Redmi A3x's Unisoc T603.
- The Pop 9's rear camera is 13 MP with PDAF, providing superior image quality over the Redmi A3x's 8 MP camera.
- Both phones have a 5000 mAh battery, but the Pop 9 supports faster 15W charging compared to the 10W of the Redmi A3x.
- The Tecno device runs on Android 14 (Go edition), while the Xiaomi runs on a full Android 14 with MIUI, allowing for a more customizable software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Pop 9 using a glass front and plastic back, while the Redmi A3x features Gorilla Glass 3 on both front and back.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Tecno Pop 9 4G
Xiaomi Redmi A3x
General
Release Date
2024, November 22
2024, May 24
Announced
2024, November 22
2024, May 24
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.67"
6.71"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz (India), 120Hz (International)
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 500 nits
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
Unisoc T603 (22 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55) - InternationalOcta-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 - India
Octa-core 1.8 GHz
GPU
Mali-G57 MP1 - InternationalPowerVR GE8320 - India
N/A
Memory
64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB 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)
168.4 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, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Glittery White, Lime Green, Startrail Black
Midnight Black, Moonlight White (Starry White), Aurora Green (Ocean Green), Olive Green
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 b/g/n
Bluetooth
Yes
4.2, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 14 (Go edition)
Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, MIUI
OS Version
Android 14 (Go edition)
Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, MIUI
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

