Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G vs Tecno Pop 5X

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (2026) runs on the Kirin 9030S, while the Tecno Pop 5X (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads — 38/100 vs 9/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pop 5X doesn't; the Tecno Pop 5X is noticeably lighter (150g vs 213g).

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X by 29 points (38/100 vs 9/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 46
Battery 66
Design 33
Value for money 55
Tecno Pop 5X
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 12
Design 100
Value for money 55
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP

  • Better camera (46/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Tecno Pop 5X better?
  • Lighter: 150g vs 213g

  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G vs the Tecno Pop 5X, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G scores 29 points higher (38/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads (46/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads (66/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (46/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (66/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G: The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Tecno Pop 5X: The Tecno Pop 5X is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G Tecno Pop 5X
Processor Kirin 9030S Unisoc
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.6" LTPO OLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1256x2760 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 66W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 8 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 2GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 32GB
OS HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 10 (Go edition), HiOS
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm 166.0×75.9×8.5 mm
Weight 213 g 150 g
Price
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 13MP
46
camera
Tecno Pop 5X
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
  • 6.6" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1256x2760
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Tecno Pop 5X
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
66
battery
Tecno Pop 5X
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (46/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (66/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 33/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G or the Tecno Pop 5X?

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X by 29 points (38/100 vs 9/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G and the Tecno Pop 5X?

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Tecno Pop 5X — 9/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G or the Tecno Pop 5X?

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads on camera score (46/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G over the Tecno Pop 5X?

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Pop 5X is a better fit for everyday use.