Tecno Spark 12 has better RAM than Tecno Pop 9 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, Tecno Spark 12 has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Tecno Pop 9 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1612 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Tecno Spark 12 | Tecno Pop 9 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP Dual | 48 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 14990 | Rs. 12999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be December 12, 2026 (Expected). The cost of Tecno Spark 12 is Rs. 14990. The launch Date of the second phone is September 24, 2024. The cost of Tecno Pop 9 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 12999.
Tecno Pop 9 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB) has screen size of 6.67 inches which falls short to Tecno Spark 12's 6.7 inch screen. Tecno Spark 12 has IPS Screen type where as Tecno Pop 9 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS LCD Screen type. Both have same 267 PPI. In terms of screen to body ratio, Tecno Spark 12 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 84.7% than Tecno Pop 9 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s ~ 84.6%. Tecno Spark 12 has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Tecno Pop 9 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Tecno Spark 12's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Tecno Pop 9 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 4 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Tecno Spark 12's 64 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Tecno Pop 9 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 48 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Tecno Spark 12 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 Pop 9 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on 14 Go version.
| Name | Tecno Spark 12 | Tecno Pop 9 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Spark 12 | Pop 9 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | December 12, 2026 (Expected) | September 24, 2024 |
| Design | ||
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Black, Blue, White | Midnight Shadow, Azura Sky, Aurora Cloud |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (1B Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.67 inches, 720 x 1612 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 267 PPI | ~ 267 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.7% | ~ 84.6% |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes | Yes, upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Dual Band | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | Yes, with A-GPS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | accelerometer, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, Proximity |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | No | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP54 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Dual Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, 4+ Years of Lag Free Experience | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 64 MP (Wide Angle) 0.7µm, PDAF unspecified | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) AI Lens |
| Camera Sensor | Sony | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP (Wide Angle) Dual LED Flash | 8 MP Punch Hole, Dual LED Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 720p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | HiOS 14 | HiOS 14 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio G99 | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 44W | Yes, 18W |