Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $555 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 64/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 1,504,969); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 6.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 208g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $1639
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 4446
- Faster charging: 67W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 74/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 22 points higher (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, 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 70 Air (99/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (85/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (75/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 14213 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 71.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1084. Huawei Mate 70 Air was $1084 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (99/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (85/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (75/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air by 22 points (86/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. 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.