Tecno Pop 5X vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Tecno Pop 5X (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 28/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pop 5X doesn't; the Tecno Pop 5X is noticeably lighter (150g vs 204g).
Tecno Pop 5X
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Lighter: 150g vs 204g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (86/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Tecno Pop 5X vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 43 points higher (71/100 vs 28/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (80/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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 Ultra (78/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Tecno Pop 5X | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 65W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 (Go edition), HiOS | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 166.0×75.9×8.5 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Tecno Pop 5X
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Pop 5X
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pop 5X
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (80/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (86/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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 Ultra (78/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Tecno Pop 5X or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X by 43 points (71/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Pop 5X and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Tecno Pop 5X has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pop 5X or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pop 5X over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Tecno Pop 5X is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.