ASUS Zenfone 9 vs TECNO POVA 6
46.7chipPerformancechip30.3
49.3Display47.4
42.6Camera39
39.8Battery68.4
60Features60
3 spec wins — ASUS Zenfone 98 spec wins — TECNO POVA 6
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS Zenfone 9 scores 46.3 against 46.1 for TECNO POVA 6. Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS Zenfone 9 edges ahead in performance and camera, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenfone 9
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 30
- Stronger camera score: 43 vs 39
- 13% higher Pixel density: 445 ppi vs 393 ppi
- 13% lower weight: 169 g vs 195 g
- Has 5G — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA 6
- Stronger battery score: 68 vs 40
- 167% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 12 MP
- 133% higher Wired charging: 70 W vs 30 W
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | TECNO POVA 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 5.9 ″ | 6.78 ″+15% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2436 |
| Pixel density | 445 ppi+13% | 393 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits | 1,300 nits+18% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | TECNO POVA 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | TECNO POVA 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP+116% |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | — |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | — |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 1440p@30fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP+167% |
| OIS | Yes | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | TECNO POVA 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,300 mAh | 6,000 mAh+40% |
| Wired charging | 30 W | 70 W+133% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | TECNO POVA 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 169 g+13% | 195 g |
| Thickness | 9.1 mm | 7.9 mm+13% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP53 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | TECNO POVA 6 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | TECNO POVA 6 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (ZenUI) | HiOS 14 (Android 14) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | TECNO POVA 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |