Honor X5b vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Honor X5b (2024) 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 24/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 193,858); the Xiaomi 18 Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X5b doesn't; the Honor X5b is noticeably lighter (194g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X5b
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Honor X5b better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 219g
- Overall rating 24/100
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 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X5b vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 62 points higher (86/100 vs 24/100). 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 10/100). 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 X5b (99/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor X5b (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor X5b (85/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Honor X5b (75/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X5b | 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 | 13 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 530 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.8×8.7 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Honor X5b
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X5b
- 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 X5b
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X5b and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Honor X5b by 96.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X5b
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor X5b (99/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor X5b (79/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor X5b (85/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Honor X5b (75/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X5b or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor X5b by 62 points (86/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X5b and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Honor X5b has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X5b or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X5b or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor X5b 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.