Tecno Pova 3 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Tecno Pova 3 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 38/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 365,001); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is thinner (8.4mm vs 9.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pova 3
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Tecno Pova 3 better?
- Lighter: 230g vs 235g
- Overall rating 38/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (33/100 vs 26/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Pova 3 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 54 points higher (92/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (82/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (100/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (92/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (33/100 vs 26/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Pova 3 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 365001 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, HIOS | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 173.1×78.5×9.4 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova 3
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Pova 3
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Pova 3
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Pova 3 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Tecno Pova 3 by 92.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Pova 3
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (100/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (82/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (100/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (92/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (33/100 vs 26/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pova 3 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 by 54 points (92/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Pova 3 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Tecno Pova 3 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pova 3 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pova 3 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pova 3 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.