Tecno Pova 6 Neo vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Tecno Pova 6 Neo (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate, 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 43/100 (a 49-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.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pova 6 Neo
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Tecno Pova 6 Neo better?
- Overall rating 43/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 760
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1890
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (33/100 vs 28/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Pova 6 Neo vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 49 points higher (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 Neo (100/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 Neo (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 Neo (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 Neo (92/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (33/100 vs 28/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Pova 6 Neo | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 760 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1890 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 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 14, HIOS 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 580 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.6×9.2 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova 6 Neo
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Pova 6 Neo
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Pova 6 Neo
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Pova 6 Neo
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 Neo (100/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 Neo (82/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 Neo (100/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 Neo (92/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (33/100 vs 28/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pova 6 Neo or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 Neo by 49 points (92/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Pova 6 Neo and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Tecno Pova 6 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pova 6 Neo or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pova 6 Neo or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pova 6 Neo 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.