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Tecno Pova vs Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime

What Pova does better (5) and where Redmi 9 Prime wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Tecno Pova
Tecno · 2020Pova
5.2Score
5 advantages≈ $120
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Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime
Xiaomi · 2020Redmi 9 Prime
5.0Score
6 advantages≈ $120
3.9Display3.1
3.4Camera5.0
7.0Battery5.8
3.5Features3.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

PovaRedmi 9 Prime
77.6 × 171.29.477 × 163.39.1
PovaRedmi 9 PrimeDifference
Height171.2 mm163.3 mm+7.9 mm
Width77.6 mm77 mm+0.6 mm
Thickness9.4 mm9.1 mm+0.3 mm
Weight217 g198 g+19 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Pova better than Redmi 9 Prime?

  1. RAM6 GB vs 4 GB+50%
  2. Battery capacity6,000 mAh vs 5,020 mAh+20%
  3. Peak brightness480 nits vs 400 nits+20%
  4. Screen size6.8″ vs 6.5″+4%
  5. Main camera aperturef/1.9 vs f/2.2+16%

Why is Redmi 9 Prime better than Pova?

  1. Pixel density263 ppi vs 395 ppi+50%
  2. Rear cameras1 vs 22×
  3. Ultra-wide cameraNo · Pova: Yes
  4. Weight217 g vs 198 g+10%
  5. Resolution (width)720 px vs 1,080 px+50%
  6. Thickness9.4 mm vs 9.1 mm+3%
Specifications

Side by side

Tecno PovaTecno Pova≈ $1205.2
Design
Weight217 g198 g
Thickness9.4 mm9.1 mm
Height171.2 mm163.3 mm
Width77.6 mm77 mm
Frame—Plastic
Back—Plastic
Glass protection—Corning Gorilla Glass 3
ColoursMagic Blue, Speed Purple, Dazzle BlackSpace Blue, Mint Green, Matte Black, Sunrise Flare
Display
Screen size6.8″6.5″
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (width)720 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)1,640 px2,340 px
Pixel density263 ppi395 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness480 nits400 nits
Screen-to-body ratio82.7%83.2%
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6769V/CU Helio G80Mediatek MT6769V/CU Helio G80
Chip makerMediaTekMediaTek
Process12 nm12 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2 GHz2 GHz
GPUMali-G52 MC2Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
RAM6 GB4 GB
Storage (max)128 GB128 GB
Storage (base)64 GB64 GB
Storage type—eMMC 5.1
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera13 MP13 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.9f/2.2
Main sensor size—1/3.1"
Rear cameras12
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoYes
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
Selfie camera8 MP8 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity6,000 mAh5,020 mAh
Battery type—Li-Po
Wired charging18 W18 W
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GNoNo
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth55
NFCNoNo
USBmicroUSB 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version—2
Satellite navigationGALILEO, BDSGLONASS, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Fingerprint sensorRearRear
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compassFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
SAR (head)—0.85 W/kg
Software
OS at launchAndroid 10Android 10
PlatformAndroidAndroid
Interface—MIUI 11
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