{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-pop-9-vs-tecno-spark-50s/", "generated": "2026-10-19T02:07:41+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Tecno Pop 9 vs Tecno Spark 50s", "answer": "The Tecno Pop 9 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 66 against 50 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and value for money. The Tecno Spark 50s still wins on battery & charging 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 80,999.", "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": { "performance": 56, "camera": 74, "battery": 62.1, "display": 87, "memory": 25, "value": 100, "overall": 66 }, "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 50s", "slug": "tecno-spark-50s", "brand": "Tecno", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-50s/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Tecno-Burgundy-Smartphone-Product-Render-1024x683.png", "price": { "amount": 80999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-10-18T06:25:15+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 13, "camera": 56.9, "battery": 81.3, "display": 87, "memory": 37.5, "value": 30.9, "overall": 49.9 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "October 16, 2026 (announced); expected release date: October 20, 2026", "Dimensions": "167.9 × 79.3 × 8.2 mm", "Weight": "210 g", "Water resistance": "IP64 (dust-tight and protected against water splashes)." }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.78 inches", "Resolution": "720 × 1576 pixels", "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate, approximately 256 ppi, 560 nits brightness.", "Protection": "Not specified." }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm)", "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × 2.5GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0GHz Cortex-A55", "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2", "Operating system": "Android 16 HIOS 16" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "6GB / 8GB", "Internal storage": "128GB UFS 2.2", "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)." }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8, wide-angle, autofocus, LED flash.", "Selfie camera": "8 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle.", "Video recording": "Rear: 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps. Front: 720p video recording." }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable). 6500 mAh", "Wired charging": "45W wired charging, bypass charging." }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band", "Bluetooth": "5.3, A2DP, LE", "NFC": "No", "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity sensor, compass.", "USB": "USB Type-C." } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": "tecno-pop-9", "margin": 16.1, "decisive": true, "categories": [ { "category": "performance", "label": "Performance", "weight": 25, "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.", "scores": { "tecno-pop-9": 56, "tecno-spark-50s": 13 }, "leader": "tecno-pop-9" }, { "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-50s": 56.9 }, "leader": "tecno-pop-9" }, { "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-50s": 81.3 }, "leader": "tecno-spark-50s" }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "tecno-pop-9": 87, "tecno-spark-50s": 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-50s": 37.5 }, "leader": "tecno-spark-50s" }, { "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-50s": 30.9 }, "leader": "tecno-pop-9" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Tecno Pop 9 costs PKR 51,000 less.", "Tecno Spark 50s packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.", "Tecno Spark 50s charges 30W faster.", "Tecno Spark 50s offers 4 GB more RAM.", "Tecno Spark 50s has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Tecno Pop 9 or Tecno Spark 50s?", "answer": "Tecno Pop 9 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 16.1 points. It wins on performance, camera and value for money. Tecno Spark 50s 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 50s in Pakistan?", "answer": "Tecno Pop 9 is listed at PKR 29,999 and Tecno Spark 50s at PKR 80,999. That makes Tecno Pop 9 cheaper by PKR 51,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Pop 9 or Tecno Spark 50s?", "answer": "Tecno Pop 9 scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Pop 9 uses a 13 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Tecno Spark 50s, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone." }, { "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Pop 9 or Tecno Spark 50s?", "answer": "Tecno Spark 50s leads on battery. Tecno Pop 9 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 50s a 6500 mAh cell, with 15W and 45W wired charging respectively." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Pop 9 or Tecno Spark 50s?", "answer": "Tecno Pop 9 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Pop 9 runs the Unisoc Tiger T615 while Tecno Spark 50s runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm)." } ], "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/)." }