Poco F7 vs Tecno Pop 5X

The Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Tecno Pop 5X (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 leads — 51/100 vs 9/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Poco F7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pop 5X doesn't; the Tecno Pop 5X is noticeably lighter (150g vs 215g).

The Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X by 42 points (51/100 vs 9/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7
Performance 40
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 65
Design 31
Value for money 82
Tecno Pop 5X
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 12
Design 100
Value for money 55
What makes Poco F7 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP

  • Higher performance (40/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (65/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Tecno Pop 5X better?
  • Lighter: 150g vs 215g

  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F7 vs the Tecno Pop 5X, the Poco F7 scores 42 points higher (51/100 vs 9/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 leads (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 leads (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 leads (65/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F7 leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (65/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the Poco F7 (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (82/100 vs 55/100).

Poco F7: The Poco F7 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 Poco F7 Tecno Pop 5X
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 Unisoc
AnTuTu 2205289
Geekbench Single 2070
Geekbench Multi 6694
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 2712x1220 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 90W
Main camera 50 MP 8 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 2GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 32GB
OS Android 15 Android 10 (Go edition), HiOS
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm 166.0×75.9×8.5 mm
Weight 215 g 150 g
Price $399
Camera comparison
Poco F7
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Tecno Pop 5X
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Poco F7
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Tecno Pop 5X
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Poco F7
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
Tecno Pop 5X
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco F7
$399
Tecno Pop 5X
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (40/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (32/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (65/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the Poco F7 (100/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (82/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F7 or the Tecno Pop 5X?

The Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X by 42 points (51/100 vs 9/100).

What is the rating of the Poco F7 and the Tecno Pop 5X?

The Poco F7 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Tecno Pop 5X — 9/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F7 or the Tecno Pop 5X?

The Poco F7 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 or the Tecno Pop 5X?

The Poco F7 leads on performance (40/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Poco F7 over the Tecno Pop 5X?

The Poco F7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Tecno Pop 5X is a better fit for everyday use.