Huawei nova 5 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Fold

The Huawei nova 5 Pro (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 48/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 736,755); the Huawei nova 5 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 Pro by 38 points (86/100 vs 48/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Huawei nova 5 Pro

Performance 52
Display 83
Camera 36
Battery 17
Portability 84
Value for money —

Xiaomi 18 Fold

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

What makes Huawei nova 5 Pro better?

  • Lighter: 171g vs 219g

  • Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (84/100 vs 64/100)

What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 736755
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 928
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 2875
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better camera (85/100 vs 36/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 17/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 5 Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 38 points higher (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 Pro (99/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 5 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 Pro (85/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 Pro (75/100 vs 17/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (84/100 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 5 Pro Xiaomi 18 Fold
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 980 Xiaomi XRING O3
AnTuTu 736755 5228014
Geekbench Single 928 3715
Geekbench Multi 2875 14213
Display 6.4" OLED 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1672x2364
Refresh rate — 120 Hz
Battery 3500 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 40W 67W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 48 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 4000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP59
Dimensions 157.4×74.8×7.3 mm 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm
Weight 171 g 219 g
Launch price — $1639

Camera comparison

Huawei nova 5 Pro

  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
36
camera

Xiaomi 18 Fold

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

Display comparison

Huawei nova 5 Pro

  • 6.4" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
83
display

Xiaomi 18 Fold

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

Battery and charging

Huawei nova 5 Pro

  • 3500 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
17
battery

Xiaomi 18 Fold

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

Overall performance score

We compared Huawei nova 5 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei nova 5 Pro HiSilicon Kirin 980
48/100
736755 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 18 Fold Xiaomi XRING O3
86/100 +85.9%
5228014 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Huawei nova 5 Pro by 85.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Huawei nova 5 Pro

Price unknown

Xiaomi 18 Fold

$1639

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 Pro (99/100 vs 52/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 5 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 Pro (85/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 Pro (75/100 vs 17/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (84/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Huawei nova 5 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 Pro by 38 points (86/100 vs 48/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 5 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Huawei nova 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 5 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 36/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 5 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 52/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova 5 Pro 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.