Honor X8a vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Honor X8a (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 39/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 100 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 365,001); the Honor X8a is noticeably lighter (179g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8a
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Honor X8a better?
- Lighter: 179g vs 219g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 100MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8a vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 47 points higher (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (99/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Honor X8a (79/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (75/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8a is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8a | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 365001 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 100 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Honor X8a
- Main: 100MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X8a
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8a
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8a and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Honor X8a by 93.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X8a
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (99/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Honor X8a (79/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (85/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (75/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8a is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8a or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor X8a by 47 points (86/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8a and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Honor X8a has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8a or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8a or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8a 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.