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Apple iPhone 12

Apple iPhone 12
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A14 Bionic
5 nm
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2815 mAh
20W
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6.1"
1170 x 2532 pixels
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12 MP
4K@24/30/60fps
- Specs
Tecno Pop 9 4G

Tecno Pop 9 4G
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Helio G50
12 nm
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5000 mAh
15W
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6.67"
720 x 1600 pixels
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13 MP
1080p@30fps
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Specs
2x3.1 GHz Firestorm
4x1.8 GHz Icestorm
4GB 128GB (NVMe)
4GB 256GB (NVMe)
f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
12 MP
f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.6"
f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1.12µm, PDAF
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6"
SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
1080p@30/60/120fps
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
17 5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79
In this performance comparison, the Apple iPhone 12 with its Apple A14 Bionic (5nm) performs better than the Tecno Pop 9 4G with the MediaTek Helio G50 (12nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.
Apple iPhone 12 offers 7 years of OS updates, whereas Tecno Pop 9 4G provides 1 years. For security updates, Apple iPhone 12 offers 7 years of support compared to Tecno Pop 9 4G's 2 years.
Apple iPhone 12 features a superior AMOLED display, while Tecno Pop 9 4G comes with an LCD panel. In terms of smoothness, Tecno Pop 9 4G offers a higher 90 Hz refresh rate, ensuring fluid scrolling and animations. Apple iPhone 12 also boasts a brighter screen with 625 nits of peak brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility. Notably, Apple iPhone 12 offers a higher screen resolution, resulting in sharper visuals and more detailed content.
Tecno Pop 9 4G features a larger 5000 mAh battery, potentially delivering better battery life. Apple iPhone 12 also supports faster wired charging at 20W, compared to 15W on Tecno Pop 9 4G. Apple iPhone 12 supports wireless charging at 15W, while Tecno Pop 9 4G does not support wireless charging.
Apple iPhone 12 offers better protection against water and dust with an IP68 rating.
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¹ Scores can vary even with the same chipset due to RAM, thermals, and software optimization.