Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09) vs Tecno Pova (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei Mate 9 vs Tecno Pova phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/8/2021 11:05 AM, updated: 6/8/2021 11:05 AM

Compare Tecno Pova X Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.9"
IPS

1080x1920

20
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Tecno Pova (128GB) Compare Huawei Mate 9 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.8"
IPS

720x1640

13
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)

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17 Advantages Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	vs	12 Advantages Tecno Pova (128GB)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core1% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
+190 grams (6.65 ounces)14% Lighter	vs	216 grams (7.56 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)19% Thinner	vs	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels76% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1640 pixels
+373 PPI42% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	263 PPI
+(dual camera) 20MP + 12MP70% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(quad camera) 13MP + 2MP + 2MP + 2MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	2K UHD (2560x1440)
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
4GB LPDDR4	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (53GB available)	vs	+128GB (107GB available)102% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
5.9"	vs	+6.8"15% Larger screen
Dual-LED flash	vs	+Quad-LED flashAdvantage The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)16% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Android 7.0 Nougat	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
4000 mAh	vs	+6000 mAh50% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

24 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

(front) 8MP

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	Tecno Pova (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	Pova (128GB)
Other model names	Huawei Mate 9 L09 Single-Sim, Huawei Manhattan	Tecno Pova LD7, LD7j (128GB + 6GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International), USA, (Europe)	(Global, International)
Brand	Huawei	Tecno
Release date	12/1/2016	10/3/2020
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	78.9 x 156.9 millimeters (3.11 x 6.18 in)	77.57 x 171.23 millimeters (3.05 x 6.74 in)
Weight	190 grams (6.65 ounces)	216 grams (7.56 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	Tecno Pova (128GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.9" inches	6.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~77.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1640 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	373 PPI	263 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	480nits[typ]
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	Tecno Pova (128GB)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 10
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	Tecno Pova (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 960 (16nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio G80 (MT6769V/CU) (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G71 MP8	ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (950MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	Tecno Pova (128GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (53GB available)	128GB (107GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	Tecno Pova (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9,12,17,18,19,20,26,28,29) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2600 (Bands 38,39,40)	LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	Tecno Pova (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 20 megapixels 12MP f/2.2	(quad camera) 13 megapixels 2MP macro 2MP depth 2MP depth
Main camera resolution	5952x3348 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	2K UHD (2560x1440) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Quad-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	Tecno Pova (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	Tecno Pova (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	Tecno Pova (128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	Tecno Pova (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	Tecno Pova (128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	6000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	Tecno Pova (128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Gray, Silver, Gold, Brown • Metal body • EMUI 5.0 • 2.5D glass screen • Leica optics camera • Fast battery charging	• Colors: Dazzle Black, Magic Blue, Speed Purple • HIOS 7.0 • Game Assistant v2.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	Tecno Pova (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered