Huawei Mate 50E vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Huawei Mate 50E (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 50/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4460); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 783,606); the Huawei Mate 50E is noticeably lighter (201g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 50E
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Huawei Mate 50E better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 219g
- Overall rating 50/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4460 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 50E vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 36 points higher (86/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (79/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E (85/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E (75/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 50E | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4460 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×76.1×8.0 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 50E
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 50E
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 50E
- 4460 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 50E and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Huawei Mate 50E by 85.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate 50E
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E (99/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (79/100 vs 71/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E (85/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E (75/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 50E or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E by 36 points (86/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 50E and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Huawei Mate 50E has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 50E or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 50E or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 50E 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.