Honor 500 vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Honor 500 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $380 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 73/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 2,344,395); the Honor 500 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Honor 500 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Lighter: 198g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $1639
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 2344395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 6649
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 81/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 13 points higher (86/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Honor 500 — 76/100, 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 Honor 500 (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Honor 500 (85/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Honor 500 are nearly equal (75/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Honor 500 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 500
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Honor 500 by 55.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1259. Honor 500 was $1259 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Honor 500 (99/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Honor 500 (85/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Honor 500 are nearly equal (75/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Honor 500 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is noticeably better than the Honor 500 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. 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.