Huawei Mate 20 vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Huawei Mate 20 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $799 and $1639. 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 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 736,755); the Huawei Mate 20 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 20
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Huawei Mate 20 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1639
- Overall rating 39/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 23/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 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 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 23/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 20 — 0/100, Xiaomi 18 Fold — 80/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (99/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (79/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (85/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (75/100 vs 23/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.5" LCD | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2244x1080 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 158.2×77.2×8.3 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 20
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 20
- 6.5" LCD
- Resolution: 2244x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 20
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 20 and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Huawei Mate 20 by 85.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $840. Huawei Mate 20 was $840 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (99/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (79/100 vs 41/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (85/100 vs 25/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (75/100 vs 23/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 by 47 points (86/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Huawei Mate 20 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 25/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 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.