Tecno Pova 7 Ultra vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Dimensity 8350 Ultimate, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $300 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 65/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 1,724,757); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Tecno Pova 7 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 70W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 209g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $1639
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 1724757
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 4313
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 30W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 21 points higher (86/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Tecno Pova 7 Ultra — 68/100, Xiaomi 18 Fold — 80/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (99/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra are nearly equal (75/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (64/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Pova 7 Ultra | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 8350 Ultimate | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1724757 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1398 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4313 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 70W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 30W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / HIOS 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×75.2×8.9 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- Wireless: 30W
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Pova 7 Ultra and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Tecno Pova 7 Ultra by 67.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1339. Tecno Pova 7 Ultra was $1339 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (99/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (85/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra are nearly equal (75/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (64/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra by 21 points (86/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a better fit for active users. 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.