Redmi Note 9 vs TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G
20Performance46.7
29.6Display81.7
29.8Camera31.6
39Battery67.2
28Features60
1 spec wins — Redmi Note 911 spec wins — TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G
InnoReviews verdict
TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G wins this phone face-off, 56.1 to 28.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+52) and features (+32). Redmi Note 9 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 9
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 2 years vs 1 years
Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 82 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 39
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 28
- 200% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 4 GB
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 9 | TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.53 ″ | 6.78 ″+4% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1224x2720 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 440 ppi+12% |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | — | 4,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 93.7 % |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 9 | TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate |
| AnTuTu | 270,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 420Bottom 5% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,350Bottom 4% | — |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 12 GB+200% |
| Storage options | 64GB / 128GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 9 | TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP+33% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | — |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | — |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| OIS | No | — |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 9 | TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,020 mAh | 6,000 mAh+20% |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 45 W+150% |
| Wireless charging | — | 30 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 9 | TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g | 195 g+2% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.2 mm+8% |
| IP rating | — | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 9 | TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 9 | TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 10 (MIUI 11) | HiOS 15 (Android 15) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years+100% | 1 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 9 | TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | — |