Tecno Pop X vs ZTE Libero 5G III
The Tecno Pop X (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250, while the ZTE Libero 5G III (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pop X leads — 26/100 vs 7/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pop X has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4120); the ZTE Libero 5G III has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pop X doesn't; the Tecno Pop X is noticeably lighter (186g vs 207g).
Tecno Pop X
ZTE Libero 5G III
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4120 mAh
- Lighter: 186g vs 207g
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 41/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 7/100
Comparing the Tecno Pop X vs the ZTE Libero 5G III, the Tecno Pop X scores 19 points higher (26/100 vs 7/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pop X leads (36/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pop X leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Tecno Pop X significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pop X notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (36/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Pop X notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (67/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pop X significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Tecno Pop X | ZTE Libero 5G III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 310000 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 600 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1800 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LCD | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4120 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 167.9×79.3×8.2 mm | 78.0×168.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 207 g | |
| Price | $100 | — |
Tecno Pop X
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.85
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Libero 5G III
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Pop X
- 6.8" LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Tecno Pop X
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 4120 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Libero 5G III
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pop X significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pop X notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (36/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Tecno Pop X notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (67/100 vs 41/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pop X significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Tecno Pop X or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Tecno Pop X is noticeably better than the ZTE Libero 5G III — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Tecno Pop X and the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Tecno Pop X has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the ZTE Libero 5G III — 7/100.
Should you choose the Tecno Pop X over the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Tecno Pop X is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Libero 5G III is a better fit for everyday use.