Realme 9 Pro Plus vs Tecno Pop 5X
The Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G, while the Tecno Pop 5X (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 9 Pro Plus leads — 23/100 vs 9/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 9 Pro Plus has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Realme 9 Pro Plus has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pop 5X doesn't.
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Tecno Pop 5X
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (31/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (27/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Realme 9 Pro Plus vs the Tecno Pop 5X, the Realme 9 Pro Plus scores 14 points higher (23/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus leads (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus leads (27/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (27/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Realme 9 Pro Plus | Tecno Pop 5X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 10 (Go edition), HiOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 166.0×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 150 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Pop 5X
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Pop 5X
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- 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, the Realme 9 Pro Plus significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (31/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (27/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus is noticeably better than the Tecno Pop 5X — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Tecno Pop 5X — 9/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus leads on camera score (31/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9 Pro Plus over the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Pop 5X is a better fit for everyday use.