Tecno Pop 5X vs ZTE Blade V50

Comparing the Tecno Pop 5X (2022) and the ZTE Blade V50 (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Blade V50 leads — 32/100 vs 9/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade V50 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Blade V50 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pop 5X doesn't; the Tecno Pop 5X is noticeably lighter (150g vs 178g).

The ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X by 23 points (32/100 vs 9/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pop 5X
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 12
Design 100
Value for money 55
ZTE Blade V50
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 35
Design 77
Value for money 86
What makes Tecno Pop 5X better?
  • Lighter: 150g vs 178g

  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 77/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V50 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (35/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Pop 5X vs the ZTE Blade V50, the ZTE Blade V50 scores 23 points higher (32/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V50 leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V50 leads (35/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V50 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V50 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (35/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Pop 5X notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (100/100 vs 77/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (86/100 vs 55/100).

Tecno Pop 5X: The Tecno Pop 5X is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Blade V50: The ZTE Blade V50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Tecno Pop 5X ZTE Blade V50
Processor Unisoc
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 33W
Main camera 8 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 2GB 6GB
Storage 32GB 256GB
OS Android 10 (Go edition), HiOS Android 13
NFC no yes
Dimensions 166.0×75.9×8.5 mm 161.9×72.8×8.0 mm
Weight 150 g 178 g
Price $351
Camera comparison
Tecno Pop 5X
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
ZTE Blade V50
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Tecno Pop 5X
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
ZTE Blade V50
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Tecno Pop 5X
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
ZTE Blade V50
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Tecno Pop 5X
Price unknown
ZTE Blade V50
$351
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 V50 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V50 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (27/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V50 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (35/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Tecno Pop 5X notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (100/100 vs 77/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (86/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pop 5X or the ZTE Blade V50?

The ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X by 23 points (32/100 vs 9/100).

What is the rating of the Tecno Pop 5X and the ZTE Blade V50?

The Tecno Pop 5X has a MobileRank rating of 9/100, the ZTE Blade V50 — 32/100.

Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pop 5X or the ZTE Blade V50?

The ZTE Blade V50 leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Tecno Pop 5X over the ZTE Blade V50?

The Tecno Pop 5X is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade V50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.