Tecno Pop 5X vs Tecno Pova 7 Ultra

The Tecno Pop 5X (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads — 44/100 vs 9/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 108 MP; the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pop 5X doesn't.

The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X by 35 points (44/100 vs 9/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pop 5X
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 12
Design 100
Value for money 55
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
Performance 21
Display 100
Camera 40
Battery 63
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Tecno Pop 5X better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Tecno Pova 7 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 8MP

  • Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (63/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Pop 5X vs the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra scores 35 points higher (44/100 vs 9/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (63/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Tecno Pop 5X: The Tecno Pop 5X is a better fit for everyday use.
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra: The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Tecno Pop 5X Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
Processor Unisoc MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate
AnTuTu 1700848
Geekbench Single 1398
Geekbench Multi 4313
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1260x2800
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 70W
Wireless charging 0W 30W
Main camera 8 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 13 MP
RAM 2GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 32GB 256GB
OS Android 10 (Go edition), HiOS Android 15, HIOS 15
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 166.0×75.9×8.5 mm 160.0×75.2×8.9 mm
Weight 150 g
Price
Camera comparison
Tecno Pop 5X
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Tecno Pop 5X
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Tecno Pop 5X
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 70W
  • Wireless: 30W
63
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (21/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (40/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (63/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (100/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pop 5X or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?

The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X by 35 points (44/100 vs 9/100).

What is the rating of the Tecno Pop 5X and the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?

The Tecno Pop 5X has a MobileRank rating of 9/100, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra — 44/100.

Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pop 5X or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?

The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads on camera score (40/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pop 5X or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?

The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads on performance (21/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Tecno Pop 5X over the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?

The Tecno Pop 5X is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.