Honor Magic9 vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 86/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 4,288,382); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 8.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Lighter: 209g vs 219g
- Better camera (100/100 vs 85/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 4288382
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 11047
- Better portability (64/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Honor Magic9 scores 6 points higher (92/100 vs 86/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 85/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 99/100. In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (100/100 vs 85/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 (64/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Honor Magic9 by 18.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 99/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (100/100 vs 85/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 (64/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Honor Magic9 edges out the Xiaomi 18 Fold by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 85/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. 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.