Lava Bold N1 vs Tecno Pop 9: Which budget smartphone to buy in 2025
The Lava Bold N1 comes with an iPhone 16-like design with a vertically-placed camera module and a glossy back panel. On the other hand, the Tecno Pop 9 also has an attractive design and glossy back, which may come to buyers' liking. Both smartphones ensure durability with an IP54 rating, providing dust and water resistance.
For display, the Lava Bold N1 features a 6.75-inch HD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate. Whereas, the Tecno Pop 9 sports a 6.67-inch IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Therefore, we can expect the Tecno to provide a smoother experience.
The Lava Bold N1 features a 13MP AI dual camera setup on the rear panel. For selfies, it features a 5MP front-facing camera. On the other hand, the Tecno Pop 9 also comes with a dual camera setup, which includes a 13 MP main camera. On the front, it has an 8MP selfie camera.
The Lava Bold N1 is powered by the octa-core Unisoc processor coupled with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. Whereas, the Tecno Pop 9 is equipped with the Mediatek Helio G50 chipset paired with 4GB RAM and up to 128GB storage. For a lasting battery, the Lava Bold N1 and Tecno Pop 9 are backed by a 5000mAh battery.
The Lava Bold N1 was launched at a starting price of just Rs.5999. Whereas, the Tecno Pop 9 comes with a starting price of Rs. 6699 in India.
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