Tecno Pop 5X vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
Comparing the Tecno Pop 5X (2022) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pop 5X leads — 9/100 vs 5/100 (a 4-point difference).
Tecno Pop 5X
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
- Longer battery life (12/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Overall rating 5/100
Comparing the Tecno Pop 5X vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra, the Tecno Pop 5X scores 4 points higher (9/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pop 5X leads (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pop 5X is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Tecno Pop 5X | Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | — | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 1.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 466x466 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | — | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | — | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | — | |
| RAM | 2GB | — | |
| Storage | 32GB | — | |
| OS | Android 10 (Go edition), HiOS | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.0×75.9×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 150 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Tecno Pop 5X
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
- Main: —
- Front: —
Tecno Pop 5X
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
- 1.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 466x466
- Refresh rate: —
Tecno Pop 5X
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
- —
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pop 5X is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (100/100 vs 50/100).
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 Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?
The Tecno Pop 5X edges out the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Tecno Pop 5X and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?
The Tecno Pop 5X has a MobileRank rating of 9/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra — 5/100.
Should you choose the Tecno Pop 5X over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?
The Tecno Pop 5X is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.