Nokia 8 vs Tecno Pop 5X
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Tecno Pop 5X (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia 8 leads — 29/100 vs 28/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pop 5X has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 8 MP; the Nokia 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pop 5X doesn't.
Nokia 8
Tecno Pop 5X
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (12/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (52/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (84/100 vs 78/100)
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3090 mAh
- Lighter: 150g vs 160g
- Longer battery life (32/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Tecno Pop 5X, the Nokia 8 scores 1 points higher (29/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pop 5X leads (32/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 and the Tecno Pop 5X are nearly equal (12/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pop 5X notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (32/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Tecno Pop 5X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | — | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 10 (Go edition), HiOS | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 166.0×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 150 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Tecno Pop 5X
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Tecno Pop 5X
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pop 5X
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Tecno Pop 5X
Price unknowndisplay
In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 and the Tecno Pop 5X are nearly equal (12/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pop 5X notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (32/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Nokia 8 edges out the Tecno Pop 5X by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Tecno Pop 5X — 28/100.
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Pop 5X is a better fit for everyday use.