TCL P80 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The TCL P80 Pro 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Elite, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6; launch prices were $279 and $845. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 57/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 953,150).
Profile comparison
Category scores
TCL P80 Pro 5G
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes TCL P80 Pro 5G better?
- Cheaper at launch: $279 vs $845
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 953150
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 3185
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5800 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the TCL P80 Pro 5G vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 35 points higher (92/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 61/100). Value score: TCL P80 Pro 5G — 58/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro — 98/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL P80 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the TCL P80 Pro 5G and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL P80 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the TCL P80 Pro 5G (87/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | TCL P80 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 953150 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1061 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3185 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2766 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $279 | $845 |
Camera comparison
TCL P80 Pro 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
TCL P80 Pro 5G
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2766
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
TCL P80 Pro 5G
- 5800 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared TCL P80 Pro 5G and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads TCL P80 Pro 5G by 80.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $566. TCL P80 Pro 5G was $566 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL P80 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL P80 Pro 5G and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL P80 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the TCL P80 Pro 5G (87/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the TCL P80 Pro 5G or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL P80 Pro 5G by 35 points (92/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the TCL P80 Pro 5G and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The TCL P80 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the TCL P80 Pro 5G or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the TCL P80 Pro 5G or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the TCL P80 Pro 5G over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.