Huawei Nova 15 Ultra vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Huawei Nova 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $699 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 76/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 1,321,223); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 6.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Huawei Nova 15 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Lighter: 210g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $1639
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 1321223
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 4323
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 67/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 10 points higher (86/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 75/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 15 Ultra — 66/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra (99/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (66/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 Ultra | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1321223 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2856x1320 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×6.8 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Huawei Nova 15 Ultra by 74.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $940. Huawei Nova 15 Ultra was $940 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra (99/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (66/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Huawei Nova 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Huawei Nova 15 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. 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.