Tecno Pop 5X vs Tecno Pova 6 Neo
The Tecno Pop 5X (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Tecno Pova 6 Neo (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova 6 Neo leads — 31/100 vs 9/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 6 Neo has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Pova 6 Neo has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pop 5X doesn't.
Tecno Pop 5X
Tecno Pova 6 Neo
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Tecno Pop 5X vs the Tecno Pova 6 Neo, the Tecno Pova 6 Neo scores 22 points higher (31/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 6 Neo leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 6 Neo leads (53/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 6 Neo significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 6 Neo notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 6 Neo significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (53/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 Neo (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Tecno Pop 5X | Tecno Pova 6 Neo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | — | 408000 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 760 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1890 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 33W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10 (Go edition), HiOS | Android 14, HIOS 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 580 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 166.0×75.9×8.5 mm | 168.6×76.6×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Tecno Pop 5X
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Pova 6 Neo
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Pop 5X
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Tecno Pova 6 Neo
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pop 5X
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova 6 Neo
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 6 Neo significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 6 Neo notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 6 Neo significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (53/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 Neo (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 Tecno Pop 5X or the Tecno Pova 6 Neo?
The Tecno Pova 6 Neo significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X by 22 points (31/100 vs 9/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Pop 5X and the Tecno Pova 6 Neo?
The Tecno Pop 5X has a MobileRank rating of 9/100, the Tecno Pova 6 Neo — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pop 5X or the Tecno Pova 6 Neo?
The Tecno Pova 6 Neo leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pop 5X over the Tecno Pova 6 Neo?
The Tecno Pop 5X is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Pova 6 Neo is a better fit for everyday use.