Tecno Pop 5X vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Tecno Pop 5X (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 28/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pop 5X doesn't; the Tecno Pop 5X is noticeably lighter (150g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pop 5X
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Tecno Pop 5X better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 235g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Pop 5X vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 64 points higher (92/100 vs 28/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (92/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (78/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Pop 5X | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 (Go edition), HiOS | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.0×75.9×8.5 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Pop 5X
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Pop 5X
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Pop 5X
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- 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 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (82/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (100/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (92/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (78/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pop 5X or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X by 64 points (92/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Pop 5X and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Tecno Pop 5X has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pop 5X or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pop 5X over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.