Poco F8 vs Tecno Pop 5X
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Tecno Pop 5X (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 61/100 vs 9/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Tecno Pop 5X is noticeably lighter (150g vs 205g).
Poco F8
Tecno Pop 5X
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 150g vs 205g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Tecno Pop 5X, the Poco F8 scores 52 points higher (61/100 vs 9/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 leads (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (72/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (72/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 | Tecno Pop 5X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 2760000 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 (Go edition), HiOS | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 166.0×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 150 g | |
| Price | $499 | — |
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Tecno Pop 5X
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pop 5X
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pop 5X
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pop 5X
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (65/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (32/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (72/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (100/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X by 52 points (61/100 vs 9/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Tecno Pop 5X — 9/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Poco F8 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Tecno Pop 5X is a better fit for everyday use.