Honor 8S vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Honor 8S (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 19/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 155,362); the Xiaomi 18 Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 8S doesn't; the Honor 8S is noticeably lighter (146g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 8S
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Honor 8S better?
- Lighter: 146g vs 219g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 8S vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 67 points higher (86/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (99/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (79/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (85/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (75/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8S is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 8S | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 14213 | |
| Display | 5.7" LCD | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.0 lite | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Honor 8S
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 8S
- 5.7" LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 8S
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 8S and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Honor 8S by 97.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 8S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (99/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (79/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (85/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (75/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8S is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 8S or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor 8S by 67 points (86/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8S and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Honor 8S has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8S or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 8S or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8S 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.