Tecno Pop 9 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB) vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Here you can compare Tecno Pop 9 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB) and Apple iPhone 16 Pro. Comparing Tecno Pop 9 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB) vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro on Smartprix enables you to check their respective specs scores and unique features. It would potentially help you understand how Tecno Pop 9 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB) stands against Apple iPhone 16 Pro and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for Tecno Pop 9 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB) is ₹8,299 and for Apple iPhone 16 Pro is ₹1,09,900. The details of both of these products were last updated on Nov 19, 2025.
| Specification | Tecno Pop 9 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB) | Apple iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 inches, 720 x 1612 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.3 inches, 1206 x 2622 pixels, 120 Hz |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 4.05 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| OS | Android v14 | iOS v18 |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3582 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Price | ₹8,299 | ₹1,09,900 |
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Overview
| Specs Score | 74 / 100 | 87 / 100 Better Specs |
| Display Size | 6.67 in Bigger Display | 6.3 in |
| Display Resolution | 720 x 1612 pixels | 1206 x 2622 pixels Better Resolution |
| Screen To Body Ratio | ~ 84.6% | ~ 90.9% Less Bezels |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB More RAM |
| CPU Clock Speed | 2.4 GHz | 4.05 GHz Faster Clock Speed |
| CPU Cores | Octa Core More CPU Cores | Hexa Core |
| Front Camera | 8 MP | 12 MP Better Front Camera Resolution |
| Weight | 199 g Lighter | |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm Slimmer | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh Bigger Battery | 3582 mAh |
| Unique Features | Fingerprint Sensor 3.5mm Audio Jack FM Radio No Memory Card Support No IR Blaster | No No No Water Resistant No Wireless Charging No |
General
| Model | Pop 9 5G | iPhone 16 Pro |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | eSIM+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 24, 2024 | September 09, 2024 |
Design
| Dimensions | 71.5 x 149.6 x 8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Midnight Shadow, Azura Sky, Aurora Cloud | Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium |
Display
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 720 x 1612 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.3 inches, 1206 x 2622 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 267 PPI | ~ 458 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.6% | ~ 90.9% |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield glass | |
| Features | HDR10, Dolby Vision, Dynamic Island, Always-On display, ProMotion technology with Adaptive Refresh Rates up to 120Hz, HDR Display, True Tone, Wide colour (P3), Haptic Touch, 20,00,000:1 Contrast Ratio (typical), 1,000 nits Max Brightness (typical); 1,600 nits Peak Brightness (HDR); 2,000 nits Peak Brightness (outdoor); 1 nit Minimum Brightness | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Dynamic Island |
Memory
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | No |
Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | FDD-5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n66, n70, n75, n76), TDD-5G NR (Bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n79) | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi‑Fi 7 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes |
Performance
| AnTuTu Score | 1,736,342 (Total) (v10) 466,493 (CPU) 632,072 (GPU) 283,538 (Memory) 354,239 (UX) | |
| AnTuTu Storage Score | 91,836 | |
| Geekbench Score | 7,872 (Multi Core) (v6) 3,182 (Single Core) | |
| 3DMark Score | 4,881 (Wild Life Extreme) | |
| Camera Score | 157 (DxOMark) | |
| Speaker Score | 67 (Good) | |
| Battery Test Result | 14.13 hours |
Extra
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | with GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou and NavIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min, IP68 | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Dual Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, 4+ Years of Lag Free Experience | Ai Mobile (Apple Intelligence), Camera Control Button, Grade 5 Titanium, Titanium Design, Latest-Generation Ceramic Shield Front, Textured Matt Glass Back, New 16‑core Neural Engine, NVMe Storage |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) AI Lens | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 24mm, 1/1.28", 1.22µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, Sensor-Shift OIS 12 MP ƒ/2.8 (Telephoto) 120mm, 1/3.06", 1.12µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, 3D Sensor‑Shift OIS, 5x Optical Zoom 48 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 0.7µm, PDAF |
| Camera Sensor | Sony | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus |
| Features | HDR | 5x Optical Zoom In, 2x Optical Zoom Out; 10x Optical Zoom Range, Digital Zoom Up To 25x, Camera Control, Customisable Default Lens (Fusion), Sapphire Crystal Lens Cover, Adaptive True Tone Flash, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart Hdr 5,next-generation Portraits With Focus And Depth Control, Portrait Lighting With Six Effects, Night Mode, Night Mode Portraits Enabled By Lidar Scanner, Panorama (Up To 63mp), Latest-generation Photographic Styles, Spatial Photos, 48mp Macro Photography,apple Proraw,wide Color Capture For Photos And Live Photos,lens Correction (Ultra Wide),advanced Red-eye Correction,auto Image Stabilisation,burst Mode,photo Geotagging,image Formats Captured: Heif, Jpeg And Dng |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 120 fps UHD, 1080p @ 120 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP Punch Hole, Dual LED Flash | 12 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 720p | 4K @ 24 fps UHD, 1080p @ 25 fps FHD |
Technical
| OS | Android v14 | iOS v18 |
| Custom UI | HiOS 14 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 | Apple Bionic A18 Pro |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 4.05 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz | 2x4.05 GHz + 4x2.42 GHz |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
Multimedia
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | AAC, APAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio Playback |
| Video | Yes | HEVC, H.264, AV1 and ProRes, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10 and HLG |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 3582 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 25W MagSafe Wireless Charging | |
| Video Playback Time | 27 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 85 hours |
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