TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
46.7Performance64.4
80.7Display69.8
41.9Camera83.6
66.6Battery92
86.7Features86.7
6 spec wins — TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G7 spec wins — Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 77.1 to 60.5, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+42) and battery (+25). TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
- Stronger display score: 81 vs 70
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 20% lower weight: 189 g vs 235 g
- 13% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 4,000 nits
- 12% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 8.4 mm
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 84 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 92 vs 67
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
Display
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″ | 6.9 ″+2% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1208x2644 | 1208x2624 |
| Pixel density | 429 ppi+3% | 418 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4,500 nits+13% | 4,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 93.2 %+2% | 91.6 % |
Performance
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate | Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 256/512GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 200 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.2 x |
| Max video | — | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,500 mAh | 8,500 mAh+31% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 100 W+122% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 g+20% | 235 g |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm+12% | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP66/IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | HiOS 16 (Android 16) | Android 17 (HyperOS 4) |
Audio
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |