Huawei nova 4e vs Xiaomi 18 Fold

The Huawei nova 4e (2019) 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 32/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3340); the main camera is 24 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 4e doesn't; the Huawei nova 4e is noticeably lighter (159g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 4e by 54 points (86/100 vs 32/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Huawei nova 4e

Performance 26
Display 59
Camera 27
Battery 12
Portability 90
Value for money —

Xiaomi 18 Fold

Performance 99
Display 79
Camera 85
Battery 75
Portability 64
Value for money 80

What makes Huawei nova 4e better?

  • Lighter: 159g vs 219g

  • Better portability (90/100 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 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 24MP

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 26/100)
  • Better camera (85/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 59/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 4e 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 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 27/100). 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 4e (99/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Huawei nova 4e (79/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 4e (85/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 4e (75/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 4e notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (90/100 vs 64/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Huawei nova 4e Xiaomi 18 Fold
Processor Hisilicon Kirin 710 Xiaomi XRING O3
AnTuTu 336905 5228014
Geekbench Single 362 3715
Geekbench Multi 1222 14213
Display 6.2" IPS LCD 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2312 1672x2364
Refresh rate — 120 Hz
Battery 3340 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 18W 67W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 24 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 4000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP59
Dimensions 152.9×72.7×7.4 mm 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm
Weight 159 g 219 g
Launch price — $1639

Camera comparison

Huawei nova 4e

  • Main: 24MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
27
camera

Xiaomi 18 Fold

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
85
camera

Display comparison

Huawei nova 4e

  • 6.2" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2312
  • Refresh rate: —
59
display

Xiaomi 18 Fold

  • 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1672x2364
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Huawei nova 4e

  • 3340 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery

Xiaomi 18 Fold

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 50W
75
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Huawei nova 4e and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei nova 4e Hisilicon Kirin 710
32/100
336905 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 18 Fold Xiaomi XRING O3
86/100 +93.6%
5228014 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Huawei nova 4e by 93.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Huawei nova 4e

Price unknown

Xiaomi 18 Fold

$1639

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 4e (99/100 vs 26/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Huawei nova 4e (79/100 vs 59/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 4e (85/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 4e (75/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 4e notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (90/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Huawei nova 4e or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 4e by 54 points (86/100 vs 32/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 4e and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Huawei nova 4e has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 4e or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 4e or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 26/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova 4e 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.