Honor X5 Plus vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Honor X5 Plus (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 29/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 193,858); the Honor X5 Plus is noticeably lighter (188g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X5 Plus
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Honor X5 Plus better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 219g
- Overall rating 29/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X5 Plus vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 57 points higher (86/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor X5 Plus (99/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor X5 Plus (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor X5 Plus (85/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Honor X5 Plus (75/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Honor X5 Plus are nearly equal (64/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X5 Plus | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×75.1×8.4 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Honor X5 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X5 Plus
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X5 Plus
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X5 Plus and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Honor X5 Plus by 96.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X5 Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor X5 Plus (99/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor X5 Plus (79/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor X5 Plus (85/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Honor X5 Plus (75/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Honor X5 Plus are nearly equal (64/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X5 Plus or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor X5 Plus by 57 points (86/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X5 Plus and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Honor X5 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X5 Plus or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X5 Plus or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor X5 Plus 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.