Tecno Pop 5X vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Tecno Pop 5X (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 28/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pop 5X doesn't; the Tecno Pop 5X is noticeably lighter (150g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pop 5X
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Tecno Pop 5X better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 226g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (93/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Pop 5X vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 61 points higher (89/100 vs 28/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (93/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (80/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (78/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Pop 5X | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 (Go edition), HiOS | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.0×75.9×8.5 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Pop 5X
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Tecno Pop 5X
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Pop 5X
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Pop 5X
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (89/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (93/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (80/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (78/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pop 5X or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X by 61 points (89/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Pop 5X and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Tecno Pop 5X has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pop 5X or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pop 5X over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.