Tecno Pova 5 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Tecno Pova 5 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, 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 6000); the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 554,590); the Xiaomi 18 Pro is noticeably lighter (203g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pova 5
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Tecno Pova 5 better?
- Overall rating 50/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Lighter: 203g vs 219g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Pova 5 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 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (52/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Pova 5 | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 554590 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | — | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, HIOS 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 580 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.6×9.0 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova 5
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Pova 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Pova 5
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Pova 5 and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Tecno Pova 5 by 88.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Pova 5
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (100/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (82/100 vs 66/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (87/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (52/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pova 5 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 by 42 points (92/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Pova 5 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Tecno Pova 5 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pova 5 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pova 5 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.