{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-pop-9-vs-tecno-spark-go-2024/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T08:18:57+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Pop 9 vs Tecno Spark Go 2024",
    "answer": "The Tecno Pop 9 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 69 against 60 on our combined specification score. The Tecno Spark Go 2024 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 25,999 against PKR 29,999.",
    "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 Go 2024",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-go-2024",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-go-2024/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-7-2026-10_44_18-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 25999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-07T05:48:08+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 33,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 60.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 25,
                "value": 99.2,
                "overall": 60
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "November 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "163.7 × 75.6 × 8.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "186 g",
                    "Water resistance": "Not officially certified"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.6 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1612 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 90Hz Dynamic Port, Eye Care Mode, 90Hz Smooth Refresh Rate",
                    "Protection": "Basic scratch-resistant glass (manufacturer has not confirmed Gorilla Glass or any other branded protection)."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc T606 (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A75 @ 1.6 GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 1.6 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MP1",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13 (Go Edition) with HIOS 13"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "3GB / 4GB LPDDR4X",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB / 128GB eMMC 5.1",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (Dedicated Slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "13 MP, f/1.9, Auto Focus (AF) 0.08 MP AI Lens Dual-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, AI Scene Detection",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP Dual-LED Flash, AI Beauty, HDR",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "10W wired charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.0",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Software Gyroscope",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "tecno-pop-9",
        "margin": 9.4,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-go-2024": 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-go-2024": 74
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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-go-2024": 60.8
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pop-9": 87,
                    "tecno-spark-go-2024": 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-go-2024": 25
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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-go-2024": 99.2
                },
                "leader": null
            }
        ],
        "unscored": [
            "Performance"
        ]
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark Go 2024 costs PKR 4,000 less.",
        "Tecno Pop 9 charges 5W faster."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Pop 9 or Tecno Spark Go 2024?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pop 9 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9.4 points. Tecno Spark Go 2024 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 Go 2024 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pop 9 is listed at PKR 29,999 and Tecno Spark Go 2024 at PKR 25,999. That makes Tecno Spark Go 2024 cheaper by PKR 4,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}