Huawei nova 5 vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Huawei nova 5 (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 45/100 (a 41-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 565,851); the Xiaomi 18 Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 5 doesn't; the Huawei nova 5 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 5
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Huawei nova 5 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 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 2120
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 17/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 5 vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 41 points higher (86/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 45/100). 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 (99/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 5 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 (85/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (75/100 vs 17/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (84/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 5 | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 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 | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | 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
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 5
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 5
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 5 and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Huawei nova 5 by 89.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 5
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (99/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 5 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 (85/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (75/100 vs 17/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (84/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 5 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 by 41 points (86/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 5 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Huawei nova 5 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 5 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 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 5 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.