Tecno Pop 9 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Tecno Pova Curve 5G. In terms of display resolution, Tecno Pova Curve 5G has better resolution of 2436 x 1080 than Tecno Pop 9 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1612 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Tecno Pop 9 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Tecno Pova Curve 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.78 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5500 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP Dual | 64 MP + AI Camera Dual |
| Price | Rs. 10999 | Rs. 15999 |
The cost of Tecno Pop 9 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 10999. The launch Date of the second phone is May 30, 2025. The cost of Tecno Pova Curve 5G is Rs. 15999.
Tecno Pop 9 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has screen size of 6.67 inches which falls short to Tecno Pova Curve 5G's 6.78 inch screen. Tecno Pop 9 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS LCD Screen type where as Tecno Pova Curve 5G has AMOLED Screen type. Tecno Pova Curve 5G has display density of 393 PPI & Tecno Pop 9 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has only 267 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Tecno Pova Curve 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.7% than Tecno Pop 9 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s ~ 84.6%.
Tecno Pop 9 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Tecno Pova Curve 5G's lower 6 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Tecno Pova Curve 5G's 64 MP + AI Camera Dual Rear Camera outclasses Tecno Pop 9 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 48 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Tecno Pova Curve 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to Tecno Pop 9 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 Go and the second one on 15 version.
| Name | Tecno Pop 9 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Tecno Pova Curve 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | Pop 9 5G | LJ8k (Pova Curve0 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 2 years | |
| Release Date | May 30, 2025 | |
| In The Box | Handset, 45W Charger, USB Type C Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Protective Case, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 177 g | |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Midnight Shadow, Azura Sky, Aurora Cloud | Geek Black, Magic Silver, Neon Cyan |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 720 x 1612 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.78 inches, 1080 x 2436 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 267 PPI | ~ 393 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.6% | ~ 89.7% |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11 (a/b/g/n/ac/ax) | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | Yes, with A-GPS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | AI Mobile | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP64 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Dual Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, 4+ Years of Lag Free Experience | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) AI Lens | 64 MP (Wide Angle) (AI Camera) |
| Camera Sensor | Sony | Sony IMX682 |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR | AIGC Portrait, Video, AI Cam, Portrait, Super Night, Slow Motion, Dual Video, Vlog, Timelapse, Panorama, Sky Shop, Pro, Documents |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP Punch Hole, Dual LED Flash | 13 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Dual LED Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 720p | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | HiOS 14 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz | 4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G615 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Features | Dual Stereo Speakers with Dolby Atmos | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 5500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |