TECNO POP 9 5G will be launched on September 24 in India under Rs.10,000 with 48MP Sony IMX582 sensor

TECNO Mobile has confirmed the upcoming launch of its latest budget smartphone in the 'POP' series, the TECNO POP 9 5G in India, succeeding the POP 8, which supported only 4G.

Amazon suggests the phone will be priced below Rs. 10,000 and will be the first in its category to feature a 48MP Sony IMX582 sensor. It will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC, offering 4GB of RAM + 4GB of virtual RAM via memory fusion, and storage options of 64GB or 128 GB.

Additional features include an infrared sensor, an IP54 rating for dust and water resistance, stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, and a 120Hz HD+ screen. The phone will also pack a 5000mAh battery with 18W fast charging and will be the first in its segment to support NFC.

TECNO claims the POP 9 5G will provide over 4 years of lag-free performance and will come with two free skins included in the box. The device will be available on Amazon.in after its official launch, with the exact pricing revealed next week.