Tecno Pop 5X vs ZTE Blade A3 Plus

The Tecno Pop 5X (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pop 5X leads — 9/100 vs 5/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pop 5X has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 2050); the main camera is 8 MP vs 5 MP; the Tecno Pop 5X is noticeably lighter (150g vs 188g).

The Tecno Pop 5X edges out the ZTE Blade A3 Plus by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pop 5X
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 12
Design 100
Value for money 55
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 65
Value for money 55
What makes Tecno Pop 5X better?
  • Bigger battery: 4000 vs 2050 mAh
  • Better main camera: 8MP vs 5MP
  • Lighter: 150g vs 188g

  • Longer battery life (12/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 65/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A3 Plus better?

  • Overall rating 5/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Pop 5X vs the ZTE Blade A3 Plus, 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 ZTE Blade A3 Plus (100/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Tecno Pop 5X: The Tecno Pop 5X is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Blade A3 Plus: The ZTE Blade A3 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Tecno Pop 5X ZTE Blade A3 Plus
Processor Unisoc MediaTek
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 5.0" TFT LCD
Resolution 720x1600 480x960
Refresh rate
Battery 4000 mAh 2050 mAh
Charging
Main camera 8 MP 5 MP
Front camera 5 MP 3 MP
RAM 2GB 2GB
Storage 32GB
OS Android 10 (Go edition), HiOS Android 11 (Go edition)
NFC no no
Dimensions 166.0×75.9×8.5 mm 137.0×68.0×10.5 mm
Weight 150 g 188 g
Price
Camera comparison
Tecno Pop 5X
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
  • Main: 5MP
  • Front: 3MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Tecno Pop 5X
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
  • 5.0" TFT LCD
  • Resolution: 480x960
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Tecno Pop 5X
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
  • 2050 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
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 ZTE Blade A3 Plus (100/100 vs 65/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pop 5X or the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?

The Tecno Pop 5X edges out the ZTE Blade A3 Plus by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Tecno Pop 5X and the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?

The Tecno Pop 5X has a MobileRank rating of 9/100, the ZTE Blade A3 Plus — 5/100.

Should you choose the Tecno Pop 5X over the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?

The Tecno Pop 5X is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade A3 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.