Realme C100i vs Tecno Pop 5X
The Realme C100i (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250, while the Tecno Pop 5X (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme C100i leads — 24/100 vs 9/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C100i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the Tecno Pop 5X is noticeably lighter (150g vs 208g).
Realme C100i
Tecno Pop 5X
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 150g vs 208g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Realme C100i vs the Tecno Pop 5X, the Realme C100i scores 15 points higher (24/100 vs 9/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C100i leads (50/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Realme C100i significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, the Realme C100i significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (50/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the Realme C100i (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Realme C100i | Tecno Pop 5X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 310000 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 600 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1800 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1570 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 (Go edition), HiOS | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×78.2×8.4 mm | 166.0×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 150 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Realme C100i
- Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Pop 5X
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Realme C100i
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pop 5X
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Realme C100i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- 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 C100i significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C100i significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (50/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the Realme C100i (100/100 vs 40/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Realme C100i or the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Realme C100i is noticeably better than the Tecno Pop 5X — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Realme C100i and the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Realme C100i has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Tecno Pop 5X — 9/100.
Should you choose the Realme C100i over the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Realme C100i is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Pop 5X is a better fit for everyday use.