Poco C40 vs Tecno Pop 5X
The Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ, while the Tecno Pop 5X (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco C40 leads — 11/100 vs 9/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C40 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 8 MP; the Poco C40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pop 5X doesn't; the Tecno Pop 5X is noticeably lighter (150g vs 204g).
Poco C40
Tecno Pop 5X
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 8MP
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 12/100)
- Lighter: 150g vs 204g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 45/100)
Comparing the Poco C40 vs the Tecno Pop 5X, the Poco C40 scores 2 points higher (11/100 vs 9/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 leads (45/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (45/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Poco C40 | Tecno Pop 5X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | JLQ | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO | Android 10 (Go edition), HiOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm | 166.0×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 150 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Poco C40
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Pop 5X
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco C40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: —
Tecno Pop 5X
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Poco C40
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pop 5X
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (45/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 45/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Poco C40 or the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Poco C40 edges out the Tecno Pop 5X by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco C40 and the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Poco C40 has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Tecno Pop 5X — 9/100.
Should you choose the Poco C40 over the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Pop 5X is a better fit for everyday use.