Tecno Pop 5 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Tecno Pop 5 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 26/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 8 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 155,362); the Xiaomi 18 Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pop 5 Pro doesn't; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 9.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pop 5 Pro
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Tecno Pop 5 Pro better?
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 75/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 486
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Pop 5 Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 60 points higher (86/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5 Pro (99/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5 Pro (79/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5 Pro (85/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pop 5 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (79/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5 Pro (64/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Pop 5 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition), HiOS 7.6 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 164.9×76.1×9.5 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Pop 5 Pro
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Tecno Pop 5 Pro
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Pop 5 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Pop 5 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Tecno Pop 5 Pro by 97.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Pop 5 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5 Pro (99/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5 Pro (79/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5 Pro (85/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pop 5 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (79/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5 Pro (64/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pop 5 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5 Pro by 60 points (86/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Pop 5 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Tecno Pop 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pop 5 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pop 5 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pop 5 Pro over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Tecno Pop 5 Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.