Huawei nova 3 vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Huawei nova 3 (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 970, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 32/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 16 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 470,805); the Huawei nova 3 is noticeably lighter (166g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 3
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Huawei nova 3 better?
- Lighter: 166g vs 219g
- Better portability (87/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 470805
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 1617
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 3 vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 54 points higher (86/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (99/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (79/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (85/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (75/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (87/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 3 | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 970 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 8TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×73.7×7.3 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 166 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 3
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 3
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 3
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 3 and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Huawei nova 3 by 91.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (99/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (79/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (85/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (75/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (87/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 3 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 by 54 points (86/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 3 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Huawei nova 3 has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 3 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 3 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 3 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.