Tecno Pop 5X vs Vivo Y21d
The Tecno Pop 5X (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Vivo Y21d (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7225. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y21d leads — 27/100 vs 9/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y21d has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Pop 5X is noticeably lighter (150g vs 209g).
Tecno Pop 5X
Vivo Y21d
- Lighter: 150g vs 209g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 38/100)
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 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 Vivo Y21d, the Vivo Y21d scores 18 points higher (27/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y21d leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21d leads (54/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y21d leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y21d significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y21d notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21d significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (54/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (100/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y21d significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Tecno Pop 5X | Vivo Y21d | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Unisoc T7225 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 300000 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 580 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1750 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 44W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10 (Go edition), HiOS | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.0×75.9×8.5 mm | 166.1×77.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 209 g | |
| Price | — | $110 |
Tecno Pop 5X
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo Y21d
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Pop 5X
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo Y21d
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1608
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Pop 5X
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y21d
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- 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 Vivo Y21d significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y21d notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21d significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (54/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (100/100 vs 38/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y21d significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Tecno Pop 5X or the Vivo Y21d?
The Vivo Y21d is noticeably better than the Tecno Pop 5X — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Tecno Pop 5X and the Vivo Y21d?
The Tecno Pop 5X has a MobileRank rating of 9/100, the Vivo Y21d — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pop 5X or the Vivo Y21d?
The Vivo Y21d leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pop 5X over the Vivo Y21d?
The Tecno Pop 5X is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y21d is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.