Tecno Pop 5X vs ZTE Blade V80 Design

The Tecno Pop 5X (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the ZTE Blade V80 Design (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7280. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Blade V80 Design leads — 29/100 vs 9/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade V80 Design has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Blade V80 Design has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pop 5X doesn't.

The ZTE Blade V80 Design significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X by 20 points (29/100 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 V80 Design
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
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 V80 Design better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Pop 5X vs the ZTE Blade V80 Design, the ZTE Blade V80 Design scores 20 points higher (29/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design 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 V80 Design significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (36/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (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 V80 Design: The ZTE Blade V80 Design is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Tecno Pop 5X ZTE Blade V80 Design
Processor Unisoc Unisoc T7280
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1600 900x1940
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 5W
Main camera 8 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 2GB 8GB
Storage 32GB 256GB
OS Android 10 (Go edition), HiOS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 166.0×75.9×8.5 mm
Weight 150 g
Price
Camera comparison
Tecno Pop 5X
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • 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 V80 Design
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Tecno Pop 5X
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • 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 V80 Design significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (27/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design 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 V80 Design (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 V80 Design?

The ZTE Blade V80 Design significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X by 20 points (29/100 vs 9/100).

What is the rating of the Tecno Pop 5X and the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The Tecno Pop 5X has a MobileRank rating of 9/100, the ZTE Blade V80 Design — 29/100.

Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pop 5X or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The ZTE Blade V80 Design leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Tecno Pop 5X over the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The Tecno Pop 5X is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade V80 Design is a better fit for everyday use.