RedMagic 9S Pro vs TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
56.6Performance46.7
57.1Display80.7
51.5Camera41.9
75.1Battery66.6
86.7Features86.7
7 spec wins — RedMagic 9S Pro5 spec wins — TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
InnoReviews verdict
RedMagic 9S Pro wins this phone face-off, 62.4 to 60.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+10) and camera (+10). TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the RedMagic 9S Pro
- Stronger performance score: 57 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 52 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 75 vs 67
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 78% higher Wired charging: 80 W vs 45 W
Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
- Stronger display score: 81 vs 57
- 181% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 1,600 nits
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 17% lower weight: 189 g vs 229 g
- 17% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 8.9 mm
Display
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″ | 6.78 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 1208x2644 |
| Pixel density | 400 ppi | 429 ppi+7% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | 4,500 nits+181% |
| Screen-to-body | 93.7 %+1% | 93.2 % |
Performance
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,277Top 24% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,097Top 22% | — |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+33% | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | — |
Camera
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | — | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+525% | 8 MP |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | — |
| Front camera | 16 MP+23% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,500 mAh | 6,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W+78% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 229 g | 189 g+17% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.4 mm+17% |
| IP rating | — | IP68/IP69K |
| Frame material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (RedMagic OS 9.5) | HiOS 16 (Android 16) |
Audio
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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