Tecno Pop 5X vs ZTE Blade A35

The Tecno Pop 5X (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the ZTE Blade A35 (2024) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Blade A35 leads — 16/100 vs 9/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade A35 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000).

The ZTE Blade A35 edges out the Tecno Pop 5X by just 7 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 A35
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Tecno Pop 5X better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A35 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Pop 5X vs the ZTE Blade A35, the ZTE Blade A35 scores 7 points higher (16/100 vs 9/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A35 leads (36/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade A35 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A35 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (36/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A35 (100/100 vs 50/100). 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 A35: The ZTE Blade A35 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Tecno Pop 5X ZTE Blade A35
Processor Unisoc Unisoc SC9863A1
AnTuTu 153667
Geekbench Single 205
Geekbench Multi 846
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1600 720x1612
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging
Main camera 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 2 MP
RAM 2GB 2GB / 4GB
Storage 32GB 64GB
OS Android 10 (Go edition), HiOS Android 14 (Go edition)
NFC no no
Dimensions 166.0×75.9×8.5 mm 167.7×77.4×8.5 mm
Weight 150 g
Price
Camera comparison
Tecno Pop 5X
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
ZTE Blade A35
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 2MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Tecno Pop 5X
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
ZTE Blade A35
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Tecno Pop 5X
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
ZTE Blade A35
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade A35 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A35 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (36/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A35 (100/100 vs 50/100).

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 A35?

The ZTE Blade A35 edges out the Tecno Pop 5X by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Tecno Pop 5X and the ZTE Blade A35?

The Tecno Pop 5X has a MobileRank rating of 9/100, the ZTE Blade A35 — 16/100.

Should you choose the Tecno Pop 5X over the ZTE Blade A35?

The Tecno Pop 5X is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade A35 is a better fit for everyday use.