Poco M6 vs Tecno Pop 5X

The Poco M6 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Tecno Pop 5X (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M6 leads — 25/100 vs 9/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M6 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Tecno Pop 5X is noticeably lighter (150g vs 195g).

The Poco M6 is noticeably better than the Tecno Pop 5X — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M6
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 56
Value for money 100
Tecno Pop 5X
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 12
Design 100
Value for money 55
What makes Poco M6 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP

  • Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Tecno Pop 5X better?
  • Lighter: 150g vs 195g

  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M6 vs the Tecno Pop 5X, the Poco M6 scores 16 points higher (25/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M6 leads (36/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M6 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Poco M6 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M6 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (36/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (100/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M6 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (100/100 vs 55/100).

Poco M6: The Poco M6 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 M6 Tecno Pop 5X
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ Unisoc
AnTuTu 408000
Geekbench Single 732
Geekbench Multi 1954
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1600x720 720x1600
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 18W
Main camera 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 5 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 2GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 32GB
OS Android 13 / MIUI 14 Android 10 (Go edition), HiOS
Brightness (peak) 600 nits
NFC no no
Dimensions 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm 166.0×75.9×8.5 mm
Weight 195 g 150 g
Price $120
Camera comparison
Poco M6
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Tecno Pop 5X
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Poco M6
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Tecno Pop 5X
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Poco M6
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Tecno Pop 5X
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco M6
$120
Tecno Pop 5X
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Poco M6 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (24/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco M6 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (36/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (100/100 vs 56/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco M6 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M6 or the Tecno Pop 5X?

The Poco M6 is noticeably better than the Tecno Pop 5X — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Poco M6 and the Tecno Pop 5X?

The Poco M6 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Tecno Pop 5X — 9/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco M6 or the Tecno Pop 5X?

The Poco M6 leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Poco M6 over the Tecno Pop 5X?

The Poco M6 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Tecno Pop 5X is a better fit for everyday use.