Huawei Mate 90 vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Huawei Mate 90 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $895 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 73/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 1,582,664); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 8.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Huawei Mate 90 better?
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 217g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $895 vs $1639
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 1582664
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 6200
- Faster charging: 67W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 13 points higher (86/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 90 — 60/100, 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 (99/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (78/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 (64/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1582664 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2832 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $895 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Huawei Mate 90 by 69.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $744. Huawei Mate 90 was $744 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 (99/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 (85/100 vs 68/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (78/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 (64/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 90 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Huawei Mate 90 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 68/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Huawei Mate 90 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.