Tecno Pop 6 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Comparing the Tecno Pop 6 (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 33/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 5 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pop 6 doesn't; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is thinner (8.4mm vs 9.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pop 6
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Tecno Pop 6 better?
- Overall rating 33/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 5MP
- Better camera (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (33/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Pop 6 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 59 points higher (92/100 vs 33/100). 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 66/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 6 (82/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 6 (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 6 (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (33/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Pop 6 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.1" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 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 | 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 | 157.8×73.8×9.7 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Pop 6
- Main: 5MP
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Pop 6
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Pop 6
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Pop 6
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 6 (82/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 6 (100/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 6 (92/100 vs 66/100).
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 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 6 by 59 points (92/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Pop 6 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Tecno Pop 6 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pop 6 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 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.