Tecno Pop 5X vs Tecno Spark Go 2

The Tecno Pop 5X (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Tecno Spark Go 2 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Spark Go 2 leads — 13/100 vs 9/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Spark Go 2 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 13 MP; the Tecno Pop 5X is noticeably lighter (150g vs 189g).

The Tecno Spark Go 2 edges out the Tecno Pop 5X by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pop 5X
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 12
Design 100
Value for money 55
Tecno Spark Go 2
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 63
Value for money 100
What makes Tecno Pop 5X better?
  • Lighter: 150g vs 189g

  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Tecno Spark Go 2 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 13MP vs 8MP

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Pop 5X vs the Tecno Spark Go 2, the Tecno Spark Go 2 scores 4 points higher (13/100 vs 9/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark Go 2 leads (36/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Spark Go 2 leads (100/100 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, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark Go 2 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (36/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go 2 (100/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Spark Go 2 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (100/100 vs 55/100).

Tecno Pop 5X: The Tecno Pop 5X is a better fit for everyday use.
Tecno Spark Go 2: The Tecno Spark Go 2 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Tecno Pop 5X Tecno Spark Go 2
Processor Unisoc Unisoc T606
AnTuTu 330006
Geekbench Single 378
Geekbench Multi 1335
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1600
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging
Main camera 8 MP 13 MP
Front camera 5 MP 5 MP
RAM 2GB 3GB / 4GB
Storage 32GB 64GB
OS Android 10 (Go edition), HiOS
NFC no no
Protection IP64
Dimensions 166.0×75.9×8.5 mm 165.6×77.0×8.3 mm
Weight 150 g 189 g
Price $80
Camera comparison
Tecno Pop 5X
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Tecno Spark Go 2
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Tecno Pop 5X
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Tecno Spark Go 2
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Tecno Pop 5X
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Tecno Spark Go 2
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Tecno Pop 5X
Price unknown
Tecno Spark Go 2
$80
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, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark Go 2 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (36/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go 2 (100/100 vs 63/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Spark Go 2 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pop 5X or the Tecno Spark Go 2?

The Tecno Spark Go 2 edges out the Tecno Pop 5X by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Tecno Pop 5X and the Tecno Spark Go 2?

The Tecno Pop 5X has a MobileRank rating of 9/100, the Tecno Spark Go 2 — 13/100.

Should you choose the Tecno Pop 5X over the Tecno Spark Go 2?

The Tecno Pop 5X is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Spark Go 2 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.