Tecno Pop 5X
#3588
ZTE Blade A53
#4173Category Breakdown
Tecno Pop 5X
ZTE Blade A53
Performance
55.962.6
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
28.128.1
Build
65.80.2
Connectivity
49.748.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
39.935.6
Summary
- The Tecno Pop 5X and ZTE Blade A53 both feature a 6.52-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, but the Blade A53 has a slightly more advanced chipset, the Unisoc SC9863A1, compared to the Pop 5X's Unisoc SC9832E, resulting in better performance.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera and a 5 MP selfie camera, but the Blade A53 includes autofocus on its rear camera.
- Battery capacity is identical at 4000 mAh, but the Blade A53 supports 10W charging, while the Pop 5X does not support fast charging.
- In terms of software, the Pop 5X runs on Android 10 (Go edition) with HiOS, whereas the Blade A53 operates on Android 12 (Go edition), offering a more updated software experience.
- Build quality is similar with plastic frames, but the Blade A53 is slightly thicker and heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Tecno Pop 5X
ZTE Blade A53
General
Release Date
2022, January 27
2023
Announced
2022, January 27
2023
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.52"
6.52"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc SC9832E (28 nm)
Unisoc SC9863A1 (22 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-T820 MP1
IMG8322
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MPQVGAQVGA
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.0
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
Yes
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4000 mAh
4000 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
166 x 75.9 x 8.5 mm (6.54 x 2.99 x 0.33 in)
165.7 x 76.4 x 9.1 mm (6.52 x 3.01 x 0.36 in)
Weight
150 g
N/A
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
N/A
Colors
Cosmic Shine, Crystal Blue, Dazzle Black
Gray, Blue, Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Yes
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
Yes
4.2, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10 (Go edition), HiOS
Android 12 (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity