Huawei nova 3i vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Huawei nova 3i (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 28/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3340); the main camera is 16 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 336,905); the Xiaomi 18 Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 3i doesn't; the Huawei nova 3i is noticeably lighter (169g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 3i
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Huawei nova 3i better?
- Lighter: 169g vs 219g
- Better portability (82/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3340 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 3i vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 58 points higher (86/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 26/100). 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 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (99/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (79/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (85/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (75/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3i notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (82/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 3i | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3340 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 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 | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 157.6×75.2×7.6 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 3i
- Main: 16MP f/2.2
- Front: 24MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 3i
- 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 3i
- 3340 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 3i and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Huawei nova 3i by 93.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 3i
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (99/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (79/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (85/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (75/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3i notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (82/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 3i or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i by 58 points (86/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 3i and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Huawei nova 3i has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 3i 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 3i or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 3i 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.