Category Breakdown
Tecno Pop 9 4G
Xiaomi Redmi A3x
Performance
71.765.9
Camera
29.928.4
Display
76.675.8
Battery
33.733.7
Build
67.974.5
Connectivity
53.249.6
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
57.651.0
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
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, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1.12µm, PDAF
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)0.08 MP (auxiliary lens)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Front Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
15W wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
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
Colors
Glittery White, Lime Green, Startrail Black
Midnight Black, Moonlight White (Starry White), Aurora Green (Ocean Green), Olive Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 14 (Go edition)
Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, MIUI
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted); unspecified sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass

