Honor 9S vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Honor 9S (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 18/100 (a 68-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 8 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 9S doesn't; the Honor 9S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9S
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Honor 9S better?
- Lighter: 144g vs 219g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 64/100)
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 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 8MP
- 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 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9S vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 68 points higher (86/100 vs 18/100). 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 9S (99/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (79/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (85/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (75/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (79/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9S | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 14213 | |
| Display | 5.5" | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 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 | 146.5×70.9×8.4 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 144 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9S
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 9S
- 5.5"
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9S
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9S and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Honor 9S by 96.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (99/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (79/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (85/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (75/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (79/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9S or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor 9S by 68 points (86/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9S and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Honor 9S has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9S or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9S or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9S 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.