Tecno Pop 5X vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Tecno Pop 5X (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 9/100 (a 75-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pop 5X doesn't; the Tecno Pop 5X is noticeably lighter (150g vs 227g).
Tecno Pop 5X
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 150g vs 227g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 16/100)
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Tecno Pop 5X vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 75 points higher (84/100 vs 9/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (86/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (100/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Tecno Pop 5X | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 (Go edition), HiOS | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.0×75.9×8.5 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 227 g | |
| Price | — | $799 |
Tecno Pop 5X
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Tecno Pop 5X
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Tecno Pop 5X
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Tecno Pop 5X
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (97/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (74/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (86/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (100/100 vs 16/100).
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 Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X by 75 points (84/100 vs 9/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Pop 5X and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Tecno Pop 5X has a MobileRank rating of 9/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pop 5X or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pop 5X or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pop 5X over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Tecno Pop 5X is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.