Redmi 9 vs Tecno Pova Slim 5G
19
Beebom Score
51
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G35 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.53", IPS LCD, 60Hz | 6.78", AMOLED, 144Hz | ||
| Camera | 13MP+2MP/5MP (Front) | 50MP/13MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 10W | 5160mAh, 45W | ||
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | ||
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G35 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | ||
| Display | 6.53", IPS LCD, 60Hz | 6.78", AMOLED, 144Hz | ||
| Camera | 13MP+2MP/5MP (Front) | 50MP/13MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 10W | 5160mAh, 45W | ||
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance | Display, Battery, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Performance | Display, Battery, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Carbon Black, Sky Blue, Sporty Orange | Cool Black, Sky Blue, Slim White | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | August 27, 2020 | September 04, 2025 | ||
| Availability | August 31, 2020 | September 08, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹8,999 | ₹19,999 | ||
| Colors | Carbon Black, Sky Blue, Sporty Orange | Cool Black, Sky Blue, Slim White | ||
| Launch | August 27, 2020 | September 04, 2025 | ||
| Availability | August 31, 2020 | September 08, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹8,999 | ₹19,999 |
Display
Winner:Tecno Pova Slim 5G
| Type | IPS LCD | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.53 inches | 6.78 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 1224 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1600 pixels | 2720 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 269 ppi | 440 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 4500 nits | ||
| Type | IPS LCD | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.53 inches | 6.78 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 1224 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1600 pixels | 2720 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 269 ppi | 440 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 4500 nits |
Body
Winner:Tecno Pova Slim 5G
| Weight | 194 grams | 156 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | - | Gorilla Glass 7i | ||
| Back | Plastic | |||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | microUSB 2.0 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | - | IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker | Mono Speaker | ||
| Build Quality | MIL-810H | |||
| Weight | 194 grams | 156 grams | ||
| Front | - | Gorilla Glass 7i | ||
| Back | Plastic | |||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | microUSB 2.0 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | - | IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker | Mono Speaker | ||
| Build Quality | MIL-810H |
Processor
Winner:Tecno Pova Slim 5G
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | MediaTek | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Helio G35 | Dimensity 6400 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Mali-G57 MC2 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Redmi MIUI | HIOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 1 year(s) | |||
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | MediaTek | ||
| Chipset Name | Helio G35 | Dimensity 6400 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Mali-G57 MC2 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Redmi MIUI | HIOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 1 year(s) |
Main Camera
Winner:Tecno Pova Slim 5G
| Camera Resolution | 13 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 2 Type | Depth | |||
| Features | AI Scene Detection, HDR | LED Fash | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | No Stabilization | ||
| Video | ||||
| Camera Resolution | 13 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 2 Type | Depth | |||
| Features | AI Scene Detection, HDR | LED Fash | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | No Stabilization | ||
| Video |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Redmi 9
| Front Camera Resolution | 5 MP | 13 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Single | ||
| Features | AI portrait mode, Face recognition, HDR, Palm shutter, Screen flash | Face unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | Supported | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 5 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Single | ||
| Features | AI portrait mode, Face recognition, HDR, Palm shutter, Screen flash | Face unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | Supported |
Battery
Winner:Tecno Pova Slim 5G
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5160 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | |||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 10 W | 45 W | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5160 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | |||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 10 W | 45 W |
Memory
Winner:Tecno Pova Slim 5G
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | |||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | |||
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | |||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Single Nano SIM | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Single Nano SIM | ||
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Tecno Pova Slim 5G
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 4 802.11 a/b/g/n | Unknown | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positioning | AGPS, Beidou, Glonass, GPS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | - | |||
| Radio | FM Radio | |||
| Bluetooth | Unknown | |||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 4 802.11 a/b/g/n | Unknown | ||
| Positioning | AGPS, Beidou, Glonass, GPS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | - | |||
| Radio | FM Radio | |||
| Bluetooth | Unknown |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Rear Mounted | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Distance Sensor | |||
| AI Features | AI Writing Assistant, Circle to Search | |||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Rear Mounted | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Distance Sensor | |||
| AI Features | AI Writing Assistant, Circle to Search |
