RedMagic 9S Pro vs TECNO POVA Slim 5G
56.6Performance21.8
57.1Display79.4
51.5Camera30.1
75.1Battery54
86.7Features44
9 spec wins — RedMagic 9S Pro5 spec wins — TECNO POVA Slim 5G
InnoReviews verdict
RedMagic 9S Pro wins this phone face-off, 62.4 to 43.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+43) and performance (+35). 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 RedMagic 9S Pro
- Stronger performance score: 57 vs 22
- Stronger camera score: 52 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 75 vs 54
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 44
- 291% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 7,097 vs 1,813
Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Slim 5G
- Stronger display score: 79 vs 57
- 181% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 1,600 nits
- 33% lower thickness: 6 mm vs 8.9 mm
- 32% lower weight: 156 g vs 229 g
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | TECNO POVA Slim 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″ | 6.78 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 1224x2720 |
| Pixel density | 400 ppi | 440 ppi+10% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | 4,500 nits+181% |
| Screen-to-body | 93.7 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | TECNO POVA Slim 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,277+246%Top 24% | 658Bottom 11% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,097+291%Top 22% | 1,813Bottom 11% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | TECNO POVA Slim 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | — | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | — |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 1440p@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+23% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | — |
Battery
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | TECNO POVA Slim 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,500 mAh+26% | 5,160 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W+78% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | TECNO POVA Slim 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 229 g | 156 g+32% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 6 mm+33% |
| IP rating | — | IP64 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | TECNO POVA Slim 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 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | TECNO POVA Slim 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (RedMagic OS 9.5) | HiOS 15 (Android 15) |
| OS update pledge | — | 1 years |
Audio
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | TECNO POVA Slim 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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