Honor 9A vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Honor 9A (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 26/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 177,554); the Xiaomi 18 Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9A doesn't; the Honor 9A is noticeably lighter (185g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9A
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Honor 9A better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 219g
- Overall rating 26/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9A vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 60 points higher (86/100 vs 26/100). 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 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (99/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (79/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (75/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9A | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 9A
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9A
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9A and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Honor 9A by 96.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9A
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (99/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (79/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (85/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (75/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9A or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor 9A by 60 points (86/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9A and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Honor 9A has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9A or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9A or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9A 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.