Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro vs Tecno Pop 5X

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Tecno Pop 5X (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads — 73/100 vs 28/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pop 5X doesn't; the Tecno Pop 5X is noticeably lighter (150g vs 229g).

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X by 45 points (73/100 vs 28/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
Performance 92
Display 80
Camera 52
Battery 72
Portability 32
Value for money 66
Tecno Pop 5X
Performance
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 32
Portability 78
Value for money
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 7050 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Tecno Pop 5X better?
  • Lighter: 150g vs 229g

  • Better portability (78/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro vs the Tecno Pop 5X, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro scores 45 points higher (73/100 vs 28/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (72/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (80/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (72/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (78/100 vs 32/100).

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Tecno Pop 5X: The Tecno Pop 5X is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro Tecno Pop 5X
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Unisoc
AnTuTu 3289721
Geekbench Single 3041
Geekbench Multi 9494
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 2480x1116 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 7050 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 50 MP 8 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 24GB 2GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 32GB
OS Android 15 Android 10 (Go edition), HiOS
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm 166.0×75.9×8.5 mm
Weight 229 g 150 g
Launch price $549
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
Tecno Pop 5X
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x1116
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Tecno Pop 5X
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
  • 7050 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 11:38 hrs, total 28:35 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Tecno Pop 5X
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
32
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
$549
Tecno Pop 5X
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (80/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (52/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (72/100 vs 32/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (78/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the Tecno Pop 5X?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X by 45 points (73/100 vs 28/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and the Tecno Pop 5X?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Tecno Pop 5X — 28/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the Tecno Pop 5X?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro over the Tecno Pop 5X?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Tecno Pop 5X is a better fit for everyday use.