Tecno Pop 6 Go vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

Comparing the Tecno Pop 6 Go (2022) and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 23/100 (a 69-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 5 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pop 6 Go doesn't; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is thinner (8.4mm vs 10.9mm).

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 6 Go by 69 points (92/100 vs 23/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Tecno Pop 6 Go

Performance —
Display 36
Camera 10
Battery 32
Portability 20
Value for money —

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

Performance 100
Display 82
Camera 100
Battery 92
Portability 33
Value for money 96

What makes Tecno Pop 6 Go better?


  • Overall rating 23/100

What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?

  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 5MP

  • Better camera (100/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (92/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better portability (33/100 vs 20/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Pop 6 Go vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 69 points higher (92/100 vs 23/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 6 Go (82/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 6 Go (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 6 Go (92/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (33/100 vs 20/100).

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Tecno Pop 6 Go Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Processor — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
AnTuTu — 5001234
Geekbench Single — 4327
Geekbench Multi — 12873
Display 6.0" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 480x960 1208x2624
Refresh rate — 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 8500 mAh
Charging — 100W
Wireless charging — 50W
Main camera 5 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 5 MP 50 MP
RAM 1GB / 2GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11 (Go edition), HiOS Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 4000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 160.3×78.8×10.9 mm 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm
Weight — 235 g
Launch price — $986

Camera comparison

Tecno Pop 6 Go

  • Main: 5MP f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
100
camera

Display comparison

Tecno Pop 6 Go

  • 6.0" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 480x960
  • Refresh rate: —
36
display

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1208x2624
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Battery and charging

Tecno Pop 6 Go

  • 4000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
32
battery

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
92
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Tecno Pop 6 Go

Price unknown

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

$986

Detailed category analysis

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 6 Go (82/100 vs 36/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 6 Go (100/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 6 Go (92/100 vs 32/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (33/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Tecno Pop 6 Go or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 6 Go by 69 points (92/100 vs 23/100).

What is the rating of the Tecno Pop 6 Go and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

The Tecno Pop 6 Go has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pop 6 Go or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Tecno Pop 6 Go over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.