Side-by-side technical data
Tecno Pop X vs Tecno Pop X 5G
Comparison between Tecno Pop X and Tecno Pop X 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Tecno.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Tecno Pop X is the more complete buy for anyone seeking more memory headroom and newer software: it has 6 GB of RAM versus 4 GB in the Tecno Pop X 5G, and Android 16 versus Android 15. The Pop X 5G only makes more sense if it costs less; its name does not change the shared 6,500 mAh battery and 45 W charging.
Both phones use a 6.78-inch IPS LCD with 720 px horizontal resolution and 120 Hz, so the core display setup is the same. The Pop X also brings Bluetooth 5.3 versus Bluetooth 5.0, stereo speakers versus the Pop X 5G’s A2DP and LE setup, and USB Host 2.0, which the 5G model does not list.
For photography, the Pop X supports slow-motion video and uses an f/2 front aperture versus f/2.2; the Pop X 5G counters with a Dual LED flash versus the Pop X’s LED. Both share the MediaTek Dimensity 6400, UFS 2.2 storage, up to 128 GB, IP64 and MIL-STD-810H resistance, and a 210 g weight.
Tecno Pop X
The Tecno Pop X is the better buy for more memory and newer software, with 6 GB of RAM and Android 16.
Tecno Pop X 5G
The Tecno Pop X 5G is only the better buy if it costs less: it shares the Pop X’s display, battery and processor but has 4 GB of RAM.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Pop X | Pop X 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.0 | 4.2 |
| Camera | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Connectivity | 5.3 | 5.5 |
| Battery & charging | 6.5 | 6.5 |
Which one is for you?
Tecno Pop X, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- OS Version
- 16
- against 15
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pop X | Pop X 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 308,000 | 449,500 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.5 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | 2× Cortex-A76 at 2.5 GHz + 6× Cortex-A55 at 2.0 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB Best value | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4 | LPDDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | Pop X | Pop X 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Green, White | Blue, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 79.3 mm | 79 mm |
| Body Height | 167.9 mm | 168 mm |
| Weight | 210 g | 210 g |
| Usable Surface | 84.2 % Best value | 82 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP64, MIL-STD-810H | IP64, MIL-STD-810H |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | Pop X | Pop X 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,500 mAh | 6,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W | 45 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable |
Display
| Specification | Pop X | Pop X 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.78″ | 6.78″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,576 px | 1,600 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 256 ppi | 260 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Curved Glass | Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, 120Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | Pop X | Pop X 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Pop X | Pop X 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Pop X | Pop X 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 Best value | 15 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pop X | Pop X 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, Infrared, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, Infrared, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0 |
Audio
| Specification | Pop X | Pop X 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers | A2DP, LE |
