Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 75/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate 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 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate 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 Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 1636
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 5775
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 219g vs 248g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 74/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 11 points higher (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate 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 RS Ultimate is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (64/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 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 | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 248 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 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 RS Ultimate
- 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 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate by 63.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (99/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate 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 RS Ultimate is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (64/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate 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 RS Ultimate or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active 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.