Tecno has been less than subtle about which smartphone design trends it has followed when making the upcoming Pop 9 5G. Despite the iPhone 16 homage in its choice of display and camera hump type, it is aimed at a tier of the market that should apparently be grateful for the 48MP main shooter about to hit it.
Tecno has confirmed that it will ditch the geometric look of the Pop 8 for a raised camera hump ostensibly inspired by the new Phone 16 and 16 Plus in its successor.
The newer handset is not likely to be capable of Apple’s Spatial Video, however: despite its eyeball-themed teasers, it seems to have only 1 rear camera in that housing. Nevertheless, Tecno asserts that it will offer “Stunning Clarity” with its single Sony IMX582 sensor – not to mention a ring-flash off to one side.
Accordingly, the OEM heavily implies that it will be the best (or at least the newest) rear camera available in a smartphone priced at INR 9,499 (~$115) or less.
The Pop 9 will also offer 5G thanks to a series-first Dimensity 6300 SoC – then again, it should be noted that the Redmi 13C 5G is currently available on Amazon.in for INR 9,199 with a main camera of 50MP in resolution where the IMX582 is 48MP.
The 13C will also be able to match the Pop 9 with a 5,000mAh battery (a spec likely to be phased out of higher-end smartphones soon enough).
Then again, the Tecno device is also touted as offering officially IP54-rated water- and dust-resistance – not to mention a 120Hz refresh rate for its flat display where the 13C is 90Hz.
The Pop 9 5G will be unleashed to meet its potential buyers’ gaze on Amazon from September 24, 2024.
Source: https://www.notebookcheck.net/Tecno-Pop-9-5G-eyeballs-launch-with-iPhone-16-esque-looks-and-budget-specs.892505.0.html
