Honor 90 vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Honor 90 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $400 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 61/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 912,649); the Honor 90 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Honor 90 better?
- Lighter: 183g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $1639
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 912649
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 1110
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 3067
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 66W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 90 vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 25 points higher (86/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor 90 — 50/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (99/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 90 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Honor 90 (85/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Honor 90 (75/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 90 | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 912649 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1110 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3067 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2664x1200 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 122 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×74.1×7.8 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Honor 90
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 90
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 90
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 90 and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Honor 90 by 82.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1239. Honor 90 was $1239 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (99/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 90 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Honor 90 (85/100 vs 59/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Honor 90 (75/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 90 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor 90 by 25 points (86/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 90 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Honor 90 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 59/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 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.