Motorola Moto G 2026 vs Tecno Pop 5X

The Motorola Moto G 2026 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Tecno Pop 5X (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G 2026 leads — 34/100 vs 9/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G 2026 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Motorola Moto G 2026 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pop 5X doesn't; the Tecno Pop 5X is noticeably lighter (150g vs 202g).

The Motorola Moto G 2026 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X by 25 points (34/100 vs 9/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G 2026
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 44
Design 47
Value for money 96
Tecno Pop 5X
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 12
Design 100
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Moto G 2026 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP

  • Better camera (34/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (44/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (96/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Tecno Pop 5X better?
  • Lighter: 150g vs 202g

  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G 2026 vs the Tecno Pop 5X, the Motorola Moto G 2026 scores 25 points higher (34/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G 2026 leads (34/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G 2026 leads (44/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G 2026 leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G 2026 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G 2026 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (34/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G 2026 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (44/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G 2026 (100/100 vs 47/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G 2026 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (96/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Moto G 2026: The Motorola Moto G 2026 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Tecno Pop 5X: The Tecno Pop 5X is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G 2026 Tecno Pop 5X
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6300 Unisoc
AnTuTu 524785
Geekbench Single 771
Geekbench Multi 1980
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1600x720 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 30W
Main camera 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 5 MP
RAM 4GB 2GB
Storage 128GB 32GB
OS Android 16 Android 10 (Go edition), HiOS
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 167.2×76.4×8.5 mm 166.0×75.9×8.5 mm
Weight 202 g 150 g
Price $200
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G 2026
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
34
camera
Tecno Pop 5X
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G 2026
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Tecno Pop 5X
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G 2026
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Tecno Pop 5X
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Moto G 2026
$200
Tecno Pop 5X
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G 2026 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G 2026 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (34/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G 2026 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (44/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G 2026 (100/100 vs 47/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G 2026 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (96/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G 2026 or the Tecno Pop 5X?

The Motorola Moto G 2026 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X by 25 points (34/100 vs 9/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G 2026 and the Tecno Pop 5X?

The Motorola Moto G 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Tecno Pop 5X — 9/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G 2026 or the Tecno Pop 5X?

The Motorola Moto G 2026 leads on camera score (34/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G 2026 over the Tecno Pop 5X?

The Motorola Moto G 2026 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Tecno Pop 5X is a better fit for everyday use.