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 Tecno Pop 9 5G |
 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
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|---|---|---|
| Price (USD) | N/A | $507.90 |
| Network | ||
| Technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | - | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | - | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | - | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International |
| 5G bands | - | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | - |
| SIM Slot | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM | - |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano | - |
| EDGE | Available | - |
| GPRS | Available | - |
| VoLTE | Yes | - |
| Infrared | Yes | - |
| Launch | ||
| Announced | 2024, October 08 | 2024, January 17 |
| Status | Upcoming. Released 2024, October 08 | Available. Released 2024, January 24 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | - | 162.3 x 79 x 8.6 mm (6.39 x 3.11 x 0.34 in) |
| Weight | 189 grams | 232 g or 233 g (8.18 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Armor), glass back (Corning Gorilla Armor), titanium frame (grade 2) |
| SIM | - | · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - INT · Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - USA · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - CN |
| Features | - | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Stylus (Bluetooth integration, accelerometer, gyro) |
| Others | Splash proof IP54 | - |
| Height | 165 mm | - |
| Width | 77 mm | - |
| Thickness | 8 mm | - |
| Colors | Aurora Cloud, Azure Sky, Midnight Shadow | - |
| Ruggedness | Dust proof | - |
| Display | ||
| Type | IPS LCD | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) |
| Size | - | 6.8 inches, 113.5 cm2 (~88.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720x1612 px (HD+) | 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~505 ppi density) |
| Protection | Gorilla Glass | Corning Gorilla Armor |
| Features | - | DX anti-reflective coating |
| Screen Size | 6.6 inches (16.76 cm) | - |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | - |
| Pixel Density | 267 ppi | - |
| Screen to Body Ratio | 82.4% | - |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with punch-hole display | - |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch | - |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | - |
| Notch | Punch-hole | - |
| Platform | ||
| OS | Android | Android 14, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 8.5 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | 8-core (1x3.39GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.1GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.9GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.2GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 750 (1 GHz) |
| OS Version | v14 | - |
| User Interface | HiOS | - |
| CPU Cores | 8 Cores | - |
| Architecture | 64 bit | - |
| Fabrication | 6 nm | - |
| Memory | ||
| Card slot | - | No |
| Internal | - | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM |
| Features | - | UFS 4.0 |
| Internal Storage | 64 GB | - |
| Expandable Memory | Up to 1 TB | - |
| USB OTG | Yes | - |
| RAM | 4 GB | - |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | - |
| Main Camera | ||
| Quad | - | 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/3.4, 111mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.52", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video |
| Features | - | Laser AF, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | - | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
| Camera Setup | Single | - |
| Resolution | 48 MP, Primary Camera | - |
| Image Resolution | 8000 x 6000 Pixels | - |
| Autofocus | Yes | - |
| Flash | LED Flash | - |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | - |
| Zoom | Digital Zoom | - |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) | - |
| Camera Features | Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus | - |
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 | - |
| Video FPS | 30 fps | - |
| Selfie camera | ||
| Single | - | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF |
| Features | - | HDR, HDR10+ |
| Video | - | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Camera Setup | Single | - |
| Resolution | 8 MP, Primary Camera | - |
| Sound | ||
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | 3.5 mm | No |
| Features | - | High-bitrate audio support |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos | - |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | - |
| Comms | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 5GHz | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | v5.1 | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | Yes with A-GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | - | No |
| USB | Mass storage device, USB charging | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | Yes | - |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | - | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Features | - | Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support |
| Light Sensor | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope | - |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | - |
| Finger Sensor Position | Side-mounted | - |
| Face Unlock | Yes | - |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Li-Poly (Lithium Polymer) 5000 mAh | Li-Ion 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired | 45W wired, PD3.0, 65% in 30 min 15W wireless (Qi) 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Placement | Non-removable | - |
| USB Type-C | Yes | - |
| Misc | ||
| Colors | - | Titanium Black, Titanium Gray, Titanium Violet, Titanium Yellow, Titanium Blue, Titanium Green, Titanium Orange |
| Models | - | SM-S928B, SM-S928B/DS, SM-S928U, SM-S928U1, SM-S928W, SM-S928N, SM-S9280, SM-S928E, SM-S928E/DS |
| SAR | - | 1.26 W/kg (head) 0.62 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | - | 1.06 W/kg (head) 1.30 W/kg (body) |
| Price | - | $ 507.90 / € 573.22 / £ 494.00 / ₹ 104,999 |
| Release Date | Exp. 08 October 2024 | - |
| Status | Upcoming | - |
| Made By | China | - |
| Features | Accelerometer | - |
| Our Tests | ||
| Performance | - | AnTuTu: 1453497 (v9), 1823822 (v10) GeekBench: 7076 (v6) 3DMark: 4983 (Wild Life Extreme) |
| Display | - | 1447 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Camera | - | Photo / Video |
| Loudspeaker | - | -24.6 LUFS (Very good) |
| Battery | - | Active use score 13:49h |
Tecno Pop 9 5G
0 category wins
Mid Range segment
VS
Our Winner
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
5 category wins
Upper Mid segment
Head-to-Head Breakdown
| — | Performance | Win |
| — | Display | Win |
| — | Camera | Win |
| — | Battery | — |
| — | Charging | Win |
| — | RAM | Win |
| — | 5G | — |
| — | Price | — |
Tecno Pop 9 5G — Pros & Cons
Pros
- Balanced hardware configuration tailored for reliable everyday operation
- Ergonomic physical construction with comfortable in-hand grip
Cons
- IPS LCD screen lacks the deep contrast and saturation of Galaxy S24 Ultra's OLED
- Screen refresh rate capped at 60Hz (less fluid than Galaxy S24 Ultra's 120Hz)
- Moderate processing ceiling compared to the high-performance chip in Galaxy S24 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra — Pros & Cons
Pros
- Adaptive LTPO display technology optimizing power efficiency
- Fluid 120Hz refresh rate providing much smoother motion than Pop 9 5G's 60Hz
- Higher-tier Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) processor offering substantial compute superiority
- Dedicated telephoto optical zoom lens for crisp distant shots (missing on Pop 9 5G)
- Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) for superior low-light and steady video
Cons
- Premium flagship price tier represents a notable financial investment
Our Verdict
Choosing between the Tecno Pop 9 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra requires looking past basic marketing sheets to examine real-world compute efficiency, visual fidelity, and daily ergonomics.
Processing horsepower tilts convincingly toward the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, driven by its Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm). It outpaces the Mediatek Dimensity 6300 in the Tecno Pop 9 5G during resource-demanding workflows, offering greater headroom for complex gaming, video encoding, and rapid app switching.
Visual fidelity favors the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, whose LTPO AMOLED display at 120Hz delivers enhanced sharpness, rich color depth, and fluid motion that outclasses the IPS LCD screen found on the Tecno Pop 9 5G.
Imaging capabilities tilt toward the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, highlighted by its 200MP primary camera with OIS stabilization and optical zoom capabilities. It produces crisper snapshots with lively color science and cleaner edge definition compared to the 48MP camera on the Tecno Pop 9 5G.
Longevity and replenishment turnaround favor the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, whose 5000mAh battery and 45W charging provide faster top-ups and reliable stamina compared to the 5000mAh (standard) configuration of the Tecno Pop 9 5G.
Overall Verdict: The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra earns the victory in this head-to-head comparison with 5 category wins versus 0 for the Tecno Pop 9 5G. With decisive strengths in key hardware areas, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra delivers greater overall capability and stronger value.
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