Tecno Pova 7 Ultra vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Dimensity 8350 Ultimate, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6; launch prices were $300 and $845. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 65/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 1,724,757).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Tecno Pova 7 Ultra better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $845
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 1724757
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 4313
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 70W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 30W
- Lighter: 203g vs 209g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 27 points higher (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Tecno Pova 7 Ultra — 68/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro — 98/100; 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 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (100/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (87/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Pova 7 Ultra | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 8350 Ultimate | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1724757 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1398 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4313 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 70W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 30W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / HIOS 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×75.2×8.9 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | $845 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- Wireless: 30W
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Pova 7 Ultra and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Tecno Pova 7 Ultra by 64.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $545. Tecno Pova 7 Ultra was $545 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (100/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (100/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (87/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra by 27 points (92/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a better fit for active users. 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.