Huawei Mate X5 vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Huawei Mate X5 (2023) runs on the Kirin 9000S, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 60/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5060); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 1,062,256); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is noticeably lighter (219g vs 243g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X5
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Huawei Mate X5 better?
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 1062256
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 1325
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 4118
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5060 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 219g vs 243g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 69/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X5 vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 26 points higher (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (99/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X5 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (85/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (75/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X5 | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9000S | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1062256 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1325 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4118 | 14213 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2224x2496 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5060 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 (China), EMUI (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×141.5×5.3 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 243 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X5
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2224x2496
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X5
- 5060 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X5 and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Huawei Mate X5 by 79.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate X5
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (99/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X5 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (85/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (75/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X5 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 by 26 points (86/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X5 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Huawei Mate X5 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X5 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X5 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X5 over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Huawei Mate X5 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.