Huawei nova 10z vs Xiaomi 18 Fold

Comparing the Huawei nova 10z (2022) and the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 43/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 10z doesn't; the Huawei nova 10z is noticeably lighter (179g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z by 43 points (86/100 vs 43/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Huawei nova 10z

Performance —
Display 57
Camera 43
Battery 27
Portability 67
Value for money —

Xiaomi 18 Fold

Performance 99
Display 79
Camera 85
Battery 75
Portability 64
Value for money 80

What makes Huawei nova 10z better?

  • Lighter: 179g vs 219g

  • Better portability (67/100 vs 64/100)

What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?

  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP

  • Better camera (85/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 57/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 10z vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 43 points higher (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (79/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (75/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10z and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (67/100 vs 64/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Huawei nova 10z Xiaomi 18 Fold
Processor — Xiaomi XRING O3
AnTuTu — 5228014
Geekbench Single — 3715
Geekbench Multi — 14213
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1672x2364
Refresh rate — 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 40W 67W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 64 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM — 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS HarmonyOS 2.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 4000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP59
Dimensions 160.7×73.3×8.4 mm 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm
Weight 179 g 219 g
Launch price — $1639

Camera comparison

Huawei nova 10z

  • Main: 64MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera

Xiaomi 18 Fold

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
85
camera

Display comparison

Huawei nova 10z

  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
57
display

Xiaomi 18 Fold

  • 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1672x2364
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Huawei nova 10z

  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
27
battery

Xiaomi 18 Fold

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 50W
75
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Huawei nova 10z

Price unknown

Xiaomi 18 Fold

$1639

Detailed category analysis

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (79/100 vs 57/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (85/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (75/100 vs 27/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10z and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (67/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Huawei nova 10z or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z by 43 points (86/100 vs 43/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 10z and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Huawei nova 10z has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 10z or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova 10z 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.