Huawei Mate 50 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $1299 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 71/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 1,324,913); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 8.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Huawei Mate 50 Pro better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $1299 vs $1639
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 1324913
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 62/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 50 Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 15 points higher (86/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 62/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 50 Pro — 52/100, 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (99/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (75/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 50 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1324913 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2616x1212 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 149 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.5×8.5 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2616x1212
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 50 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Huawei Mate 50 Pro by 74.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $340. Huawei Mate 50 Pro was $340 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (99/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (75/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 50 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 50 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 50 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 50 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 80/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 50 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 50 Pro over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. 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.