Category Breakdown
Tecno Spark 9 Pro
vivo iQOO U5x
Performance
79.184.0
Camera
29.919.1
Display
58.956.5
Battery
33.733.7
Build
65.867.9
Connectivity
60.056.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
48.146.7
Summary
- The Tecno Spark 9 Pro features a larger 6.6-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels, compared to the 6.51-inch display of the vivo iQOO U5x, which has a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Spark 9 Pro is powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 chipset, while the iQOO U5x utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, with the latter being built on a more efficient 6 nm process.
- The camera system on the Spark 9 Pro is superior, offering a 50 MP main sensor and a 32 MP selfie camera, whereas the iQOO U5x has a 13 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera.
- Both phones have a 5000 mAh battery, but the Spark 9 Pro supports faster 18W charging compared to the 10W of the iQOO U5x.
- In terms of software, the Spark 9 Pro runs Android 12 with HIOS 8.6, while the iQOO U5x operates on Android 11 with OriginOS Ocean, indicating a more updated software experience for the Tecno device.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring glass fronts and plastic frames, but the iQOO U5x is slightly lighter at 179 grams.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Tecno Spark 9 Pro
vivo iQOO U5x
General
Release Date
2022, June 02
2022, March 28
Announced
2022, June 02
2022, March 28
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.6"
6.51"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6769Z Helio G85 (12 nm)
Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver)
GPU
Mali-G52 MC2
Adreno 610
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.6, 27mm (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)QVGA, f/2.0
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), AF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
32 MP, (wide)
8 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.2 x 75.6 x 8.4 mm (6.46 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
164 x 75.2 x 8.3 mm (6.46 x 2.96 x 0.33 in)
Weight
N/A
179 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Quantum Black, Burano Blue, Glacier White, Hacker Storm, Sport Edition, Kyanite Blue
Dark Blue, Light Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Yes
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
Yes
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12, HIOS 8.6
Android 11, OriginOS Ocean
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

