Tecno Pova 5 vs Xiaomi 18 Fold

The Tecno Pova 5 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 50/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 554,590); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 9.0mm).

The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 by 36 points (86/100 vs 50/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Tecno Pova 5

Performance 43
Display 66
Camera —
Battery 56
Portability 36
Value for money —

Xiaomi 18 Fold

Performance 99
Display 79
Camera 85
Battery 75
Portability 64
Value for money 80

What makes Tecno Pova 5 better?


  • Overall rating 50/100

What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 554590
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 727
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 2047
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 45W

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 36/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Pova 5 vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 36 points higher (86/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (75/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (64/100 vs 36/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Tecno Pova 5 Xiaomi 18 Fold
Processor MediaTek Helio G99 Xiaomi XRING O3
AnTuTu 554590 5228014
Geekbench Single 727 3715
Geekbench Multi 2047 14213
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2460 1672x2364
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 45W 67W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera — 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, HIOS 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 580 nits 4000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP59
Dimensions 168.6×76.6×9.0 mm 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm
Weight 219 g 219 g
Launch price — $1639

Camera comparison

Tecno Pova 5

  • Main: —
  • Front: 8MP
—
camera

Xiaomi 18 Fold

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
85
camera

Display comparison

Tecno Pova 5

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

Xiaomi 18 Fold

  • 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1672x2364
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Tecno Pova 5

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery

Xiaomi 18 Fold

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 50W
75
battery

Overall performance score

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

Tecno Pova 5 MediaTek Helio G99
50/100
554590 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 18 Fold Xiaomi XRING O3
86/100 +89.4%
5228014 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Tecno Pova 5 by 89.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Tecno Pova 5

Price unknown

Xiaomi 18 Fold

$1639

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (99/100 vs 43/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (75/100 vs 56/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (64/100 vs 36/100).

Frequently asked questions

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

The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 by 36 points (86/100 vs 50/100).

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

The Tecno Pova 5 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.

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

The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Tecno Pova 5 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.