Huawei Mate 70 vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Huawei Mate 70 (2024) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $780 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 66/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 1,383,793); the Huawei Mate 70 is noticeably lighter (203g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Huawei Mate 70 better?
- Lighter: 203g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $780 vs $1639
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 1383793
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 20 points higher (86/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 — 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 (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 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 (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Huawei Mate 70 are nearly equal (75/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1383793 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.3 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×75.9×7.8 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $780 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Huawei Mate 70 by 73.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $859. Huawei Mate 70 was $859 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 (99/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 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 (85/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Huawei Mate 70 are nearly equal (75/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 by 20 points (86/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Huawei Mate 70 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Huawei Mate 70 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.