Tecno Pop 5X vs Tecno Spark 40
The Tecno Pop 5X (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Tecno Spark 40 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Spark 40 leads — 26/100 vs 9/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Spark 40 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 48 MP; the Tecno Spark 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pop 5X doesn't; the Tecno Pop 5X is noticeably lighter (150g vs 192g).
Tecno Pop 5X
Tecno Spark 40
- Lighter: 150g vs 192g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 60/100)
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (23/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Tecno Pop 5X vs the Tecno Spark 40, the Tecno Spark 40 scores 17 points higher (26/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Spark 40 leads (23/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 leads (42/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Spark 40 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 40 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Spark 40 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (23/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (42/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (100/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Spark 40 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Tecno Pop 5X | Tecno Spark 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | MediaTek Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 358383 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1612x720 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10 (Go edition), HiOS | Android 15 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 166.0×75.9×8.5 mm | 167.7×77.9×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 192 g | |
| Price | — | $120 |
Tecno Pop 5X
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Spark 40
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Pop 5X
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Tecno Spark 40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1612x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Pop 5X
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 40
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pop 5X
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 40 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Spark 40 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (23/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (42/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (100/100 vs 60/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Spark 40 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Tecno Pop 5X or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Tecno Spark 40 is noticeably better than the Tecno Pop 5X — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Tecno Pop 5X and the Tecno Spark 40?
The Tecno Pop 5X has a MobileRank rating of 9/100, the Tecno Spark 40 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pop 5X or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Tecno Spark 40 leads on camera score (23/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pop 5X over the Tecno Spark 40?
The Tecno Pop 5X is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Spark 40 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.