Tecno Pova Curve 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) vs iQOO Z9 5G
Quick Comparison
Both Tecno Pova Curve 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) and iQOO Z9 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Tecno Pova Curve 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 2436 x 1080 than iQOO Z9 5G which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Tecno Pova Curve 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | iQOO Z9 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + AI Camera Dual | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 16999 | Rs. 18499 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is May 30, 2025. The cost of Tecno Pova Curve 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 16999. The launch Date of the second phone is March 12, 2024. The cost of iQOO Z9 5G is Rs. 18499.
Display comparison
Tecno Pova Curve 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has larger screen size of 6.78 inches in comparison to iQOO Z9 5G's 6.67 inch screen. Both the phones have AMOLED Screen Type. iQOO's phone has display density of 394 PPI & Tecno's phone has only 393 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, iQOO's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.61% than Tecno's phone ~ 89.7%.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova Curve 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 64 MP + AI Camera Dual Rear Camera outclasses iQOO Z9 5G's 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. iQOO Z9 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to Tecno Pova Curve 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 13 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 14 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Tecno Pova Curve 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | iQOO Z9 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | LJ8k (Pova Curve) | Z9 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 2 years | |
| Release Date | May 30, 2025 | March 12, 2024 |
| In The Box | Handset, 45W Charger, USB Type C Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Protective Case, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card | Documentation, Type-A to Type C Cable, USB Power Adapter, Eject Tool, Phone Case, Protective Film (applied), Additional Information |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.81 x 163.17 x 7.83 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 188 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Geek Black, Magic Silver, Neon Cyan | Graphene Blue, Brushed Green |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (16.7M) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 1080 x 2436 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 393 PPI | ~ 394 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.7% | ~ 90.61% |
| Glass Type | DT-Star2 Plus Glass Protection | |
| Features | 1800nits Brightness, 1200Hz Instant Touch Sampling Rate, Contras: 6000000:1 | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | NSA-n1/n3/n28B/n40/n77/n78, SA-n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n77/n78" | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11 (a/b/g/n/ac/ax) | Wi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, wifi direct |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | Yes, with A-GPS;GLONASS;GALILEO;BeiDou;GNSS, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-compass, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | AI Mobile | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP64 | IP54 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Ultra Gaming Mode , Dual Stereo Speakers, LPDDR4X RAM | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 64 MP (Wide Angle) (AI Camera) | 50 MP ƒ/1.79 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 Bokeh |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX682 | Sony IMX882 (50MP) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | AIGC Portrait, Video, AI Cam, Portrait, Super Night, Slow Motion, Dual Video, Vlog, Timelapse, Panorama, Sky Shop, Pro, Documents | Night, Portrait, Photo, Video, 50 MP, Panorama, Slo-mo, Time-lapse, Supermoon, Pro, Snapshot, Live photo, Documents, Dual-View Video |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 720p |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Dual LED Flash | 16 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | Funtouch OS 14 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | Mediatek Dimensity 7200 |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2.8GHz×2+2.0GHz×6 |
| GPU | Mali-G615 | Arm Mali-G610 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | AAC, MIDI, OGG, FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, MP3 |
| Video | Yes | MP4, 3GP, AVI |
| 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 | 5500 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 44W Flash Charge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |