Honor X80i vs Tecno Pop 5X
The Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Tecno Pop 5X (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X80i leads — 32/100 vs 9/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Honor X80i has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pop 5X doesn't; the Tecno Pop 5X is noticeably lighter (150g vs 185g).
Honor X80i
Tecno Pop 5X
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 150g vs 185g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Honor X80i vs the Tecno Pop 5X, the Honor X80i scores 23 points higher (32/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i leads (56/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (56/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X80i | Tecno Pop 5X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 10 (Go edition), HiOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 166.0×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 150 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X80i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Pop 5X
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor X80i
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pop 5X
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor X80i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- 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, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (56/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (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 X80i or the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X by 23 points (32/100 vs 9/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X80i and the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Honor X80i has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Tecno Pop 5X — 9/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X80i or the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Honor X80i leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor X80i over the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Pop 5X is a better fit for everyday use.