Tecno Pova Neo 3 vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Tecno Pova Neo 3 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 37/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova Neo 3 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 348,562); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 9.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pova Neo 3
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Tecno Pova Neo 3 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Overall rating 37/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 1461
- Faster charging: 67W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Pova Neo 3 vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 49 points higher (86/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 3 (99/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 3 (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 3 (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 3 (64/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Pova Neo 3 | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 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 | 4GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, HIOS | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 170.7×77.6×9.3 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova Neo 3
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Tecno Pova Neo 3
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Pova Neo 3
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Pova Neo 3 and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Tecno Pova Neo 3 by 93.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Pova Neo 3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 3 (99/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 3 (79/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 3 (75/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 3 (64/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pova Neo 3 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 3 by 49 points (86/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Pova Neo 3 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Tecno Pova Neo 3 has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pova Neo 3 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pova Neo 3 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.