Honor 9A vs Tecno Pop 5X
The Honor 9A (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Tecno Pop 5X (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 9A leads — 11/100 vs 9/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 9A has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 8 MP; the Tecno Pop 5X is noticeably lighter (150g vs 185g).
Honor 9A
Tecno Pop 5X
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (2/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 12/100)
- Lighter: 150g vs 185g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Honor 9A vs the Tecno Pop 5X, the Honor 9A scores 2 points higher (11/100 vs 9/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 9A leads (36/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor 9A and the Tecno Pop 5X are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 9A notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (36/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor 9A | Tecno Pop 5X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 156818 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 10 (Go edition), HiOS | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm | 166.0×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 150 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor 9A
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Pop 5X
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor 9A
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Tecno Pop 5X
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor 9A
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pop 5X
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 9A and the Tecno Pop 5X are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 9A notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (36/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (100/100 vs 68/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor 9A or the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Honor 9A edges out the Tecno Pop 5X by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 9A and the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Honor 9A has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Tecno Pop 5X — 9/100.
Should you choose the Honor 9A over the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Honor 9A is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Pop 5X is a better fit for everyday use.