Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs Tecno Pop 5X

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Tecno Pop 5X (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 28/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pop 5X doesn't; the Tecno Pop 5X is noticeably lighter (150g vs 186g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X by 57 points (85/100 vs 28/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Performance 91
Display 94
Camera 81
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money
Tecno Pop 5X
Performance
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 32
Portability 78
Value for money
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP

  • Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Tecno Pop 5X better?
  • Lighter: 150g vs 186g

  • Overall rating 28/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs the Tecno Pop 5X, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 57 points higher (85/100 vs 28/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (77/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100.

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra: The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Tecno Pop 5X: The Tecno Pop 5X is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Ultra Tecno Pop 5X
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Unisoc
AnTuTu 3068952
Geekbench Single 2903
Geekbench Multi 9602
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1264x2780 720x1600
Refresh rate 165 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 90W
Wireless charging 50W
Main camera 50 MP 8 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 2GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 32GB
OS Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades Android 10 (Go edition), HiOS
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 166.0×75.9×8.5 mm
Weight 186 g 150 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Tecno Pop 5X
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Tecno Pop 5X
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
Tecno Pop 5X
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
32
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (94/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (81/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (77/100 vs 32/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Tecno Pop 5X?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X by 57 points (85/100 vs 28/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Tecno Pop 5X?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Tecno Pop 5X — 28/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Tecno Pop 5X?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra over the Tecno Pop 5X?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Tecno Pop 5X is a better fit for everyday use.