Tecno Spark 9
#3238
ZTE nubia N3
#4330Category Breakdown
Tecno Spark 9
ZTE nubia N3
Performance
73.068.8
Camera
27.919.1
Display
73.058.9
Battery
33.733.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
50.852.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
42.734.5
Summary
- The Tecno Spark 9 features a larger 6.6-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate, while the ZTE nubia N3 has a smaller 6.01-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels but only a 60Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the Spark 9 is powered by the MediaTek Helio G37 chipset, whereas the nubia N3 utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, with both offering 64GB of storage but differing in RAM configurations.
- The camera setup on the nubia N3 includes a 16 MP main sensor and a depth sensor, compared to the Spark 9's 13 MP main camera and an auxiliary lens.
- Both devices have a 5000mAh battery, but the nubia N3 supports 18W charging, while the Spark 9 does not support fast charging.
- Software-wise, the Spark 9 runs on Android 12 with HIOS 8.6, while the nubia N3 operates on an older Android 7.1 with nubia UI 5.1.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Tecno Spark 9
ZTE nubia N3
General
Release Date
2022, July 18
2018
Announced
2022, July 18
2018
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.6"
6.01"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~266 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6765V/CB Helio G37 (12 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Adreno 506
Memory
64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), AF0.08 MP (auxiliary lens)
16 MP, f/2.2, PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, (wide)
16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
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
Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.6 x 76 x 9 mm (6.48 x 2.99 x 0.35 in)
158.8 x 75.6 x 8.5 mm (6.25 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
Weight
N/A
190 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Infinity Black, Sky Mirror
Obsidian Black, Space Gold, Nebula Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Yes
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
Yes
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12, HIOS 8.6
Android 7.1 (Nougat), nubia UI 5.1
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass