Huawei Mate X vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Huawei Mate X (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 53/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 736,755); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is noticeably lighter (219g vs 295g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Huawei Mate X better?
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 55W
- Lighter: 219g vs 295g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 33 points higher (86/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X (99/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X (75/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X (64/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 14213 | |
| Display | 8.0" OLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 55W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | — | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | — | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×78.3×11.0 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 295 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Front: —
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X
- 8.0" OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Huawei Mate X by 85.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate X
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X (99/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X (75/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X (64/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X by 33 points (86/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Huawei Mate X has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
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.