Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 77/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 1,902,468); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is noticeably lighter (219g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 1902468
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 219g vs 234g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 80/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 74/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 9 points higher (86/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (85/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (64/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max by 63.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (99/100 vs 80/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (85/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (64/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold edges out the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 80/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. 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.