Tecno Pova Neo 5G vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Tecno Pova Neo 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810, 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 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 569,913); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pova Neo 5G doesn't; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is thinner (8.4mm vs 9.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pova Neo 5G
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Tecno Pova Neo 5G better?
- Overall rating 43/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 569913
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 684
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (33/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Pova Neo 5G 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 42/100). 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 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 5G (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 5G (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 5G (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 5G (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (33/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Pova Neo 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 569913 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 684 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 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 | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, HIOS 8.6 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 170.8×77.9×9.5 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova Neo 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Pova Neo 5G
- 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 Neo 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Pova Neo 5G and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Tecno Pova Neo 5G by 88.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Pova Neo 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 5G (100/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 5G (82/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 5G (100/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 5G (92/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (33/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pova Neo 5G or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 5G by 49 points (92/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Pova Neo 5G and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Tecno Pova Neo 5G has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pova Neo 5G 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 Neo 5G or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pova Neo 5G 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.