Huawei nova 12 Ultra vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Huawei nova 12 Ultra (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 56/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 1,030,315); the Huawei nova 12 Ultra is noticeably lighter (198g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Huawei nova 12 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Lighter: 198g vs 219g
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 1030315
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 1325
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 4118
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 62/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 51/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 30 points higher (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (99/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (85/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Huawei nova 12 Ultra are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 Ultra | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9000S | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1030315 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1325 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4118 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2776 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×75.0×7.7 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2776
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 12 Ultra and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Huawei nova 12 Ultra by 80.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (99/100 vs 62/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (85/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (75/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Huawei nova 12 Ultra are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra by 30 points (86/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 Ultra and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Huawei nova 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 62/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 Ultra over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Huawei nova 12 Ultra 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.