Huawei Mate X7 vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Huawei Mate X7 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $1730 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 71/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is noticeably lighter (219g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X7
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Huawei Mate X7 better?
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 219g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $1639 vs $1730
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 74/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X7 vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 15 points higher (86/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Huawei Mate X7 — 50/100, 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 X7 (99/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X7 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X7 (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Huawei Mate X7 are nearly equal (75/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X7 | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 14213 | |
| Display | 8.0" Foldable LTPO OLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2210x2416 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 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 | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 20GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×144.2×4.5 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $1730 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X7
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X7
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2210x2416
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X7
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $91. Xiaomi 18 Fold was $91 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X7 (99/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X7 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X7 (85/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Huawei Mate X7 are nearly equal (75/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X7 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate X7 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X7 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Huawei Mate X7 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X7 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X7 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X7 over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Huawei Mate X7 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.