Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air (2019) 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 24/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); 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 Pouvoir 3 Air doesn't; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 9.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air better?
- Overall rating 24/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 36/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 62 points higher (86/100 vs 24/100). 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 Pouvoir 3 Air (99/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air (79/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air (85/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (75/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air (64/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 480x960 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 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 | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 1GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | — | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 Pie (Go edition), HIOS 5.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.2×9.3 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 480x960
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air by 97.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air (99/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air (79/100 vs 36/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air (85/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (75/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air (64/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air by 62 points (86/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
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.