OnePlus 9 vs TECNO POVA Curve 5G
38.6Performance32.1
46.6Display60.9
39.3Camera31.6
55.9Battery57.2
65.3Features60
6 spec wins — OnePlus 97 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: OnePlus 9 scores 46.5 against 45.6 for TECNO POVA Curve 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — OnePlus 9 edges ahead in camera and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the OnePlus 9
- Stronger performance score: 39 vs 32
- Stronger camera score: 39 vs 32
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
- 200% higher OS update pledge: 3 years vs 1 years
- 44% higher Wired charging: 65 W vs 45 W
Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Curve 5G
- Stronger display score: 61 vs 47
- 33% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 48 MP
- 22% higher capacity: 5,500 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 18% higher Peak brightness: 1,300 nits vs 1,100 nits
Display
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.55 ″ | 6.78 ″+4% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2436 |
| Pixel density | 402 ppi+2% | 393 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits | 1,300 nits+18% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 93.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate |
| AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared | 1,040,324 | 765,777Bottom 21% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 233,134Bottom 11% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 107,198Bottom 24% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 157,750Bottom 27% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 267,695Bottom 35% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,450+39%Top 44% | 1,044Bottom 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,650+16%Top 50% | 3,160Bottom 43% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP+33% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | — |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | — |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+23% | 13 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 5,500 mAh+22% |
| Wired charging | 65 W+44% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | — |
Design
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 192 g | 189 g+2% |
| Thickness | 8.7 mm | 7.5 mm+14% |
| IP rating | — | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 11 (OxygenOS 11) | HiOS 15 (Android 15) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years+200% | 1 years |
Audio
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |