Huawei Nova 16 Ultra vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010s, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $695 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 78/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 1,229,229); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 7.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Huawei Nova 16 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Cheaper at launch: $695 vs $1639
- Better camera (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 1229229
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 4323
- Lighter: 219g vs 220g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 8 points higher (86/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 75/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16 Ultra — 70/100, 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 16 Ultra (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a bit better (87/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 Ultra | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1229229 | 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 | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 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 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×7.1 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $695 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16 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 16 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Huawei Nova 16 Ultra by 76.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $944. Huawei Nova 16 Ultra was $944 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra (99/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a bit better (87/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold edges out the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra leads on camera score (94/100 vs 85/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Huawei Nova 16 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.