Poco C81 vs Tecno Phantom V Fold
The Poco C81 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250, while the Tecno Phantom V Fold (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads — 64/100 vs 34/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C81 has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Phantom V Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C81 doesn't; the Poco C81 is noticeably lighter (208g vs 299g).
Poco C81
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 208g vs 299g
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 48/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 47/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 1967 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5401 vs 1800
- Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (73/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Poco C81 vs the Tecno Phantom V Fold, the Tecno Phantom V Fold scores 30 points higher (64/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads (73/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (73/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold notably outperforms the Poco C81 (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C81 and the Tecno Phantom V Fold are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C81 is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).
| Specification | Poco C81 | Tecno Phantom V Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 | MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1453683 | |
| Geekbench Single | 600 | 1967 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1800 | 5401 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2000x2296 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 3 | Android 13, HiOS 13 Fold | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 208 g | 299 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Poco C81
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco C81
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2000x2296
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C81
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (73/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold notably outperforms the Poco C81 (79/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (58/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C81 and the Tecno Phantom V Fold are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C81 is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).
Which is better: the Poco C81 or the Tecno Phantom V Fold?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Poco C81 by 30 points (64/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C81 and the Tecno Phantom V Fold?
The Poco C81 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Tecno Phantom V Fold — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C81 or the Tecno Phantom V Fold?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold leads on camera score (58/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C81 or the Tecno Phantom V Fold?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold leads on performance (73/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Poco C81 over the Tecno Phantom V Fold?
The Poco C81 is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Phantom V Fold is a better fit for active users.