Tecno Phantom V Fold2 vs Tecno Pop 9
The Tecno Phantom V Fold2 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+, while the Tecno Pop 9 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 leads — 73/100 vs 42/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 has the bigger battery (5750 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 is faster in AnTuTu (1,540,240 vs 528,398); the Tecno Pop 9 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 249g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Phantom V Fold2
Tecno Pop 9
What makes Tecno Phantom V Fold2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1540240 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1967 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5401 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 5750 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 70W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Tecno Pop 9 better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 249g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 vs the Tecno Pop 9, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 scores 31 points higher (73/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 leads (74/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 leads (78/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 leads (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (74/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (79/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (78/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pop 9 is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Phantom V Fold2 | Tecno Pop 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1540240 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1967 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5401 | 1980 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2000x2296 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5750 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 70W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 159.0×140.4×6.1 mm | 165.0×77.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 249 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Tecno Phantom V Fold2
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Tecno Pop 9
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Tecno Phantom V Fold2
- 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2000x2296
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pop 9
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Phantom V Fold2
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- Wireless: 15W
Tecno Pop 9
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Phantom V Fold2 and Tecno Pop 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Phantom V Fold2 leads Tecno Pop 9 by 191.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (74/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (79/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (78/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (68/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pop 9 is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 or the Tecno Pop 9?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold2 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 by 31 points (73/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 and the Tecno Pop 9?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold2 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Tecno Pop 9 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 or the Tecno Pop 9?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold2 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 or the Tecno Pop 9?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold2 leads on performance (74/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 over the Tecno Pop 9?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold2 is a better fit for active users.