Honor X5 (2023) vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Honor X5 (2023) (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 25/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 163,723); the Xiaomi 18 Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X5 (2023) doesn't; the Honor X5 (2023) is noticeably lighter (193g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X5 (2023)
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Honor X5 (2023) better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 219g
- Overall rating 25/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 163723
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 185
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 521
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X5 (2023) vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 61 points higher (86/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (99/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (79/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (85/100 vs 10/100). 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 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X5 (2023) | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G25 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 163723 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 185 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 521 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 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 12 (Go edition) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.6×8.9 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Honor X5 (2023)
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X5 (2023)
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X5 (2023)
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X5 (2023) and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Honor X5 (2023) by 96.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X5 (2023)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (99/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (79/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (85/100 vs 10/100).
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 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X5 (2023) or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) by 61 points (86/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X5 (2023) and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Honor X5 (2023) has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X5 (2023) or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X5 (2023) or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Honor X5 (2023) 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.