No doubt, Tecno and Infinix are two brands owned by Transsion Holdings that have made a great impact in the smartphone space in Nigeria and Africa at large. This article focuses on the Tecno Pouvoir 4 vs. the Infinix Hot 9. With the release of Tecno Pouvoir 4 in June 2020 and Infinix Hot 9 in April of the same year, it is of relevance to identify the unique features and specifications that set these two really cool mid-range devices apart. This comparison will also be useful if you’re checking these phones out to guide your purchase decision.
Tecno Pouvoir 4 and Infinix Hot 9 are powered by Mediatek Helio A22 and Helio A25 SoCs, respectively. Also, the camera setup on both smartphones captures averagely good photos. These features are not really bad for low-end to mid-range smartphones since they pretty much handle processes as required by average consumers.
Tecno Pouvoir 4 vs. Infinix Hot 9 Features Compared
Display:
Tecno Pouvoir 4 packs a huge 7-inch IPS LCD display with a screen resolution of 720 1640 pixels. On the other hand, the Infinix Hot 9 has a display resolution of 720 1600 pixels and a 6.6-inch IPS LCD capacitive touch screen. The display size should be able to serve whatever purpose you need either of the devices for-be it for streaming videos, gaming, etc.
Camera:
The Infinix Hot 9 has a quad-camera setup that consists of a 13-megapixel primary camera; a 2-megapixel depth sensor; another 2-megapixel macro camera; and a low-light sensor. The rear camera has features like beauty mode, bokeh effect, and panorama. The front camera on the Hot 9 is an 8-megapixel sensor.
The Tecno Pouvoir 4 also packs a quadruple rear camera setup like the Hot 9. It’s got a 13-megapixel primary lens (f/1.8 aperture, 8X zooming function, and 77-degree shooting angle); a 2MP macro sensor; and another 2MP depth sensor. Its front camera features an 8-megapixel sensor with an f/2.0 aperture that has the ability to capture environmental light and an 81-degree selfie angle. It also boasts an updated bokeh effect, a 4cm macro photography element for close-up shots, and a quad and rear camera flash that is effective in low-light environments.
RAM and Storage:
The Infinix Hot 9 has 4GB of RAM and a 64GB ROM (storage space). You’re not exactly limited to only its built-in 64GB of storage though, as it is expandable up to 256GB using a Micro SDcard in its dedicated card slot.
Tecno Pouvoir 4 on its aspect packs 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. Depending on your storage requirements, both smartphones provide enough storage for your files and documents. And if that’s not enough, you can always install an external SD card as backup storage.
Processor and OS:
The Tecno Pouvoir 4 is powered by a quad-core MediaTek Helio A22 processor and a PowerVR GE8320 GPU. Whereas the Infinix Hot 9 packs a slightly higher Mediatek Helio A25 So, but based on the same PowerVR GE8320 as the Pouvoir 4.
Both the Infinix Hot 9 and the Tecno Pouvoir 4 come pre-installed with their brand custom-built UIs, based on Android 10 Q. That is, XOS 6.0 and HIOS 6.1, respectively.
Battery:
The Pouvoir 4 boasts a huge 6000mAh non-removable battery that can last for four days (as advertised). It also has the enormous advantage of 516 minutes of video time, 792 minutes of movie time, and 638 minutes of gaming time. The phone is built to support 18W fast charging, which enables it to charge very fast in short periods.
The Infinix Hot 9 is powered by a 5000mAh non-removable Li-ion battery, which is almost as good. Generally speaking, the battery capacity of both phones should be able to serve your needs, depending on your usage. even for the purpose of gaming (although the processors are not strong enough for hardcore gaming).
Pricing:
Infinix Hot 9 is priced at 53,800 Naira ($138.66 USD), while the Tecno Pouvoir 4 costs about 54,750 naira ($141.11 USD).
Summary of features
The Transsion brands are known for making very affordable low-end to mid-range phones with really cool features and sleek and flashy designs that are very attractive to consumers. This comparison between the Infinix Hot 9 and the Tecno Pouvoir outlines the features that make each device standout. And to help shape your purchase decision, if you’ve narrowed your options down to those two.
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