Redmi Note 3 Pro vs Tecno Pop 5X

The Redmi Note 3 Pro (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 650, while the Tecno Pop 5X (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 3 Pro leads — 12/100 vs 9/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 3 Pro has the bigger battery (4050 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 8 MP.

The Redmi Note 3 Pro edges out the Tecno Pop 5X by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 3 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 2
Battery 13
Design 95
Value for money 98
Tecno Pop 5X
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 12
Design 100
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi Note 3 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 4050 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 16MP vs 8MP

  • Better camera (2/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (13/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better value for money (98/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Tecno Pop 5X better?
  • Lighter: 150g vs 164g

  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 95/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 3 Pro vs the Tecno Pop 5X, the Redmi Note 3 Pro scores 3 points higher (12/100 vs 9/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 3 Pro leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 3 Pro and the Tecno Pop 5X are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 3 Pro and the Tecno Pop 5X are nearly equal (13/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Pop 5X is a bit better (100/100 vs 95/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 3 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (98/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi Note 3 Pro: The Redmi Note 3 Pro 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 Redmi Note 3 Pro Tecno Pop 5X
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 Unisoc
AnTuTu 130000
Geekbench Single 270
Geekbench Multi 800
Display 5.5" IPS LCD 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1600
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 4050 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging
Main camera 16 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 5 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 2GB
Storage 16GB / 32GB 32GB
OS Android 10 (Go edition), HiOS
NFC no no
Dimensions 150.0×76.0×8.7 mm 166.0×75.9×8.5 mm
Weight 164 g 150 g
Price $170
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 3 Pro
  • Main: 16MP
  • Front: 5MP
2
camera
Tecno Pop 5X
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 3 Pro
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Tecno Pop 5X
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 3 Pro
  • 4050 mAh
  • No wireless charging
13
battery
Tecno Pop 5X
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi Note 3 Pro
$170
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, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 3 Pro and the Tecno Pop 5X are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 3 Pro and the Tecno Pop 5X are nearly equal (13/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Tecno Pop 5X is a bit better (100/100 vs 95/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 3 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (98/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 3 Pro or the Tecno Pop 5X?

The Redmi Note 3 Pro edges out the Tecno Pop 5X by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 3 Pro and the Tecno Pop 5X?

The Redmi Note 3 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 12/100, the Tecno Pop 5X — 9/100.

Should you choose the Redmi Note 3 Pro over the Tecno Pop 5X?

The Redmi Note 3 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Tecno Pop 5X is a better fit for everyday use.