Tecno Pop 5X vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Tecno Pop 5X (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads — 58/100 vs 28/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 108 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pop 5X doesn't; the Tecno Pop 5X is noticeably lighter (150g vs 199g).
Tecno Pop 5X
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Lighter: 150g vs 199g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (44/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Tecno Pop 5X vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 30 points higher (58/100 vs 28/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (44/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (44/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pop 5X notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (78/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Tecno Pop 5X | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 65W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 (Go edition), HiOS | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 166.0×75.9×8.5 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Tecno Pop 5X
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Pop 5X
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Tecno Pop 5X
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (89/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (44/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (52/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pop 5X notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (78/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Tecno Pop 5X or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X by 30 points (58/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Pop 5X and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Tecno Pop 5X has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pop 5X or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pop 5X over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Tecno Pop 5X is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.