{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/honor-x5c-vs-tecno-pop-9/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T08:22:48+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Honor X5c vs Tecno Pop 9",
    "answer": "The Tecno Pop 9 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 69 against 64 on our combined specification score. It leads on value for money. The Honor X5c still wins on camera and battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Honor X5c",
            "slug": "honor-x5c",
            "brand": "Honor",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/honor/honor-x5c/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-5-2026-11_17_32-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 29999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-05T06:26:14+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 37.8,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 70.6,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 94.1,
                "overall": 64.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "April 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "167.3 x 77.1 x 8.4 mm",
                    "Weight": "194 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 dust and water resistance SGS 5-Star Drop Resistance Certification"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.61 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 x 1604 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "TFT LCD, 90Hz Refresh Rate",
                    "Protection": "Reinforced Protective Glass SGS 5-Star Drop Resistance Certification for improved durability against accidental drops"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2× Cortex-A75 @ 2.0 GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.8 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 (MagicOS 9.0)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 6GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC card support"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8 (Wide) Auxiliary Lens LED Flash HDR",
                    "Selfie camera": "5 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p @ 30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po 5300 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "35W Wired Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM support",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.1",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 OTG Support"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Tecno Pop 9",
            "slug": "tecno-pop-9",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-pop-9/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-12-2025-10_30_23-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 29999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-26T04:29:00+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 62.1,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 25,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 69.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "November 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "163.9 x 75.5 x 8.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "188g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54 dust and splash resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 Pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate",
                    "Protection": "Tempered Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc Tiger T615",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2× Cortex-A75 @ 1.8GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.6GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MP1",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 Go Edition with HiOS 14"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "3GB / 4GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB / 128GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD card support up to 1TB"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "13MP AI Camera Dual Flash HDR",
                    "Selfie camera": "8MP Selfie Camera Dual Flash",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (Non-removable) 5000mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "15W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor E-Compass (region dependent)",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 with OTG Support"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "tecno-pop-9",
        "margin": 5.2,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x5c": 37.8
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x5c": 79,
                    "tecno-pop-9": 74
                },
                "leader": "honor-x5c"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x5c": 70.6,
                    "tecno-pop-9": 62.1
                },
                "leader": "honor-x5c"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x5c": 87,
                    "tecno-pop-9": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x5c": 31.3,
                    "tecno-pop-9": 25
                },
                "leader": "honor-x5c"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x5c": 94.1,
                    "tecno-pop-9": 100
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pop-9"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": [
            "Performance"
        ]
    },
    "differences": [
        "Honor X5c packs a 300 mAh larger battery.",
        "Honor X5c charges 20W faster.",
        "Honor X5c offers 2 GB more RAM.",
        "Honor X5c has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Honor X5c or Tecno Pop 9?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pop 9 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.2 points. It wins on value for money. Honor X5c can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Honor X5c and Tecno Pop 9 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Honor X5c is listed at PKR 29,999 and Tecno Pop 9 at PKR 29,999. That makes Tecno Pop 9 cheaper by PKR 0. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Honor X5c or Tecno Pop 9?",
            "answer": "Honor X5c scores higher in our camera assessment. Honor X5c uses a 50 MP main sensor against 13 MP on Tecno Pop 9, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Honor X5c or Tecno Pop 9?",
            "answer": "Honor X5c leads on battery. Honor X5c carries a 5300 mAh cell and Tecno Pop 9 a 5000 mAh cell, with 35W and 15W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}