Tecno Pop 9 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Tecno Pop 9 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 28/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Pop 9 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Tecno Pop 9
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Overall rating 28/100
- Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 189g
- Better camera (27/100 vs 23/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 36/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 63/100)
Comparing the Tecno Pop 9 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 2 points higher (30/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Tecno Pop 9 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Tecno Pop 9 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Tecno Pop 9 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×77.0×8.0 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Tecno Pop 9
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Pop 9
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pop 9
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Tecno Pop 9 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 23/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Tecno Pop 9 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 63/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Tecno Pop 9 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Tecno Pop 9 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Tecno Pop 9 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Tecno Pop 9 has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Should you choose the Tecno Pop 9 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Tecno Pop 9 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.