Tecno Pop 5X vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Tecno Pop 5X (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 28/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pop 5X doesn't; the Tecno Pop 5X is noticeably lighter (150g vs 192g).
Tecno Pop 5X
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Lighter: 150g vs 192g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 64/100)
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Tecno Pop 5X vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 58 points higher (86/100 vs 28/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pop 5X is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).
| Specification | Tecno Pop 5X | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 (Go edition), HiOS | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.0×75.9×8.5 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $825 |
Tecno Pop 5X
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Tecno Pop 5X
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pop 5X
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Tecno Pop 5X
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In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (85/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (84/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pop 5X is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).
Which is better: the Tecno Pop 5X or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X by 58 points (86/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Pop 5X and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Tecno Pop 5X has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pop 5X or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pop 5X over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Tecno Pop 5X is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.