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Redmi 9A vs TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G

Redmi 9A

Xiaomi

Redmi 9A

$99

23.9Inno Score
VS
WINNER
TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
53.9Inno Score
20Performance46.7
20Display75.9
20.5Camera30.1
38.8Battery71.3
20Features44
2 spec wins — Redmi 9A11 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G

InnoReviews verdict

TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G wins this phone face-off, 53.9 to 23.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+56) and battery (+33). Redmi 9A still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Redmi 9A

  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 47 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 76 vs 20
  • Stronger camera score: 30 vs 21
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 39
  • Stronger features score: 44 vs 20

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 9A versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecRedmi 9ATECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Screen size6.53 ″6.78 ″+4%
Panel typeIPS LCDAMOLED
Resolution1600x7201080x2364
Pixel density269 ppi383 ppi+42%
Refresh rate60 Hz144 Hz+140%
Peak brightness—4,500 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 9A versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecRedmi 9ATECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G25MediaTek Dimensity 7100
AnTuTu100,000—
RAM (max)2 GB12 GB+500%
Storage options32GB128/256GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 9A versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecRedmi 9ATECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Main camera13 MP50 MP+285%
Main aperturef/2.2f/1.8
Max video1080p@30fps1440p@30fps
Front camera5 MP13 MP+160%
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 9A versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecRedmi 9ATECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Capacity5,000 mAh8,000 mAh+60%
Wired charging10 W45 W+350%

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 9A versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecRedmi 9ATECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Weight194 g+1%195 g
Thickness9 mm7.4 mm+18%
IP rating—IP64
Frame materialPlastic—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 9A versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecRedmi 9ATECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 4Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth5.05.4
NFCNoYes
USBMicro-USBUSB-C 2.0
eSIMNo—

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 9A versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecRedmi 9ATECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
OS at launchAndroid 10 (MIUI 12)Android 16 (HiOS 16)
OS update pledge2 years2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 9A versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecRedmi 9ATECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Stereo speakersNo—
3.5mm jackYesNo

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