Huawei Mate 30 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Huawei Mate 30 Pro (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 990, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $1099 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 51/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 40 MP vs 200 MP; the Huawei Mate 30 Pro is noticeably lighter (198g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 30 Pro
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Huawei Mate 30 Pro better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $1099 vs $1639
- Overall rating 51/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 780
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 3200
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 27W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 69/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 30 Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 35 points higher (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 47/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 30 Pro — 12/100, 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 30 Pro (99/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro (75/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 30 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 990 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 780 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3200 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1176 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 27W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 158.1×73.1×8.8 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 30 Pro
- Main: 40MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 30 Pro
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1176
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 30 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 27W
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $540. Huawei Mate 30 Pro was $540 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro (99/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro (85/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro (75/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 30 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro by 35 points (86/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 30 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Huawei Mate 30 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 30 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 30 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 30 Pro 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.