Honor Play vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Honor Play (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 970, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 31/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 16 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 470,805); the Xiaomi 18 Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play doesn't; the Honor Play is noticeably lighter (176g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Honor Play better?
- Lighter: 176g vs 219g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 470805
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 1617
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 55 points higher (86/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor Play (99/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Honor Play (79/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor Play (85/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor Play (75/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (79/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 970 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 157.9×74.3×7.5 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play
- Main: 16MP f/2.2
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Play
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Honor Play by 91.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor Play (99/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Honor Play (79/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor Play (85/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor Play (75/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (79/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor Play by 55 points (86/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Honor Play has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 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.