{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-pop-9-vs-tecno-spark-20/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T08:11:34+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Pop 9 vs Tecno Spark 20",
    "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 Tecno Spark 20 still wins on camera and memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Pop 9 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 29,999 against PKR 30,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "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"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark 20",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-20",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-20/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-9-2026-09_31_10-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 30999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-09T04:37:58+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 33,
                "camera": 82,
                "battery": 62.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 91.5,
                "overall": 64.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "December 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "163.7 × 75.6 × 8.5 mm",
                    "Weight": "Not officially specified",
                    "Water resistance": "IP53 dust and splash resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.6 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1612 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 90Hz",
                    "Protection": "Basic scratch-resistant glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MP2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13 with HiOS 13.5"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB eMMC 5.1",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, Wide, PDAF 0.08 MP, Auxiliary Lens Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Scene Detection Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF)",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP, Wide Dual LED Flash",
                    "Video recording": "1440p @ 30fps 1080p @ 30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.2",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Compass Proximity Sensor Virtual Gyroscope Ambient Light Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "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": {
                    "tecno-spark-20": 33
                },
                "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": {
                    "tecno-pop-9": 74,
                    "tecno-spark-20": 82
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-20"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pop-9": 62.1,
                    "tecno-spark-20": 62.8
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pop-9": 87,
                    "tecno-spark-20": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pop-9": 25,
                    "tecno-spark-20": 50
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-20"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pop-9": 100,
                    "tecno-spark-20": 91.5
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pop-9"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": [
            "Performance"
        ]
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Pop 9 costs PKR 1,000 less.",
        "Tecno Spark 20 charges 3W faster.",
        "Tecno Spark 20 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Tecno Spark 20 ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Tecno Spark 20 has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Pop 9 or Tecno Spark 20?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pop 9 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.2 points. It wins on value for money. Tecno Spark 20 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 Tecno Pop 9 and Tecno Spark 20 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pop 9 is listed at PKR 29,999 and Tecno Spark 20 at PKR 30,999. That makes Tecno Pop 9 cheaper by PKR 1,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Pop 9 or Tecno Spark 20?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 20 scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Pop 9 uses a 13 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Tecno Spark 20, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}