OnePlus 9 vs TECNO POVA Slim 5G
38.6Performance21.8
46.6Display79.4
39.3Camera30.1
55.9Battery54
65.3Features44
6 spec wins — OnePlus 98 spec wins — TECNO POVA Slim 5G
InnoReviews verdict
OnePlus 9 wins this phone face-off, 46.5 to 43.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+21) and performance (+17). TECNO POVA Slim 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the OnePlus 9
- Stronger performance score: 39 vs 22
- Stronger camera score: 39 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 44
- 200% higher OS update pledge: 3 years vs 1 years
- 120% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,450 vs 658
Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Slim 5G
- Stronger display score: 79 vs 47
- 309% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 1,100 nits
- 32% lower thickness: 6 mm vs 8.7 mm
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 19% lower weight: 156 g vs 192 g
Display
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | TECNO POVA Slim 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.55 ″ | 6.78 ″+4% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1224x2720 |
| Pixel density | 402 ppi | 440 ppi+9% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits | 4,500 nits+309% |
Performance
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | TECNO POVA Slim 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 |
| AnTuTu | 1,040,324 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,450+120%Top 44% | 658Bottom 11% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,650+101%Top 50% | 1,813Bottom 11% |
| 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 Slim 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | — |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 1440p@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+23% | 13 MP |
| OIS | No | — |
Battery
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | TECNO POVA Slim 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 5,160 mAh+15% |
| Wired charging | 65 W+44% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | — |
Design
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | TECNO POVA Slim 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 192 g | 156 g+19% |
| Thickness | 8.7 mm | 6 mm+32% |
| IP rating | — | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | TECNO POVA Slim 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB Type-C |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | TECNO POVA Slim 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 Slim 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |