Tecno Pova 5 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro

The Tecno Pova 5 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6080, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 50/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 573,460).

The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 Pro by 42 points (92/100 vs 50/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Tecno Pova 5 Pro

Performance 44
Display 66
Camera —
Battery 53
Portability 41
Value for money —

Xiaomi 18 Pro

Performance 100
Display 82
Camera 100
Battery 87
Portability 52
Value for money 98

What makes Tecno Pova 5 Pro better?


  • Overall rating 50/100

What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 573460
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 750
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 2020
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 68W
  • Lighter: 203g vs 212g

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 41/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Pova 5 Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 42 points higher (92/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 Pro (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 Pro (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 Pro (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).

Xiaomi 18 Pro: The Xiaomi 18 Pro 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 Pova 5 Pro Xiaomi 18 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6080 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6
AnTuTu 573460 4888150
Geekbench Single 750 4301
Geekbench Multi 2020 12490
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2460 1120x2436
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 68W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera — 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, HIOS 14 Android 17
Brightness (peak) 580 nits 4000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 168.5×76.5×9.0 mm 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm
Weight 212 g 203 g
Launch price — $845

Camera comparison

Tecno Pova 5 Pro

  • Main: —
  • Front: 16MP
—
camera

Xiaomi 18 Pro

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

Display comparison

Tecno Pova 5 Pro

  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display

Xiaomi 18 Pro

  • 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1120x2436
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Battery and charging

Tecno Pova 5 Pro

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery

Xiaomi 18 Pro

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Tecno Pova 5 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Tecno Pova 5 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 6080
50/100
573460 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 18 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6
92/100 +88.3%
4888150 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Tecno Pova 5 Pro by 88.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Tecno Pova 5 Pro

Price unknown

Xiaomi 18 Pro

$845

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 Pro (100/100 vs 44/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 Pro (82/100 vs 66/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 Pro (87/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Tecno Pova 5 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 Pro by 42 points (92/100 vs 50/100).

What is the rating of the Tecno Pova 5 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Tecno Pova 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.

Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pova 5 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 44/100).

Should you choose the Tecno Pova 5 Pro over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

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