Huawei nova 5i Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Fold

The Huawei nova 5i Pro (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 44/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); 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 5i Pro doesn't; the Huawei nova 5i Pro is noticeably lighter (178g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro by 42 points (86/100 vs 44/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Huawei nova 5i Pro

Performance 45
Display 58
Camera 39
Battery 32
Portability 69
Value for money —

Xiaomi 18 Fold

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

What makes Huawei nova 5i Pro better?

  • Lighter: 178g vs 219g

  • Better portability (69/100 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 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better camera (85/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 58/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 5i Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 42 points higher (86/100 vs 44/100). 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 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (99/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (79/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (75/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5i Pro is a bit better (69/100 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 5i Pro Xiaomi 18 Fold
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 810 Xiaomi XRING O3
AnTuTu 565851 5228014
Geekbench Single 797 3715
Geekbench Multi 2120 14213
Display 6.3" IPS LCD 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1672x2364
Refresh rate — 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging — 67W
Wireless charging — 50W
Main camera 48 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 4000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP59
Dimensions 156.1×73.9×8.3 mm 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm
Weight 178 g 219 g
Launch price — $1639

Camera comparison

Huawei nova 5i Pro

  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
39
camera

Xiaomi 18 Fold

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

Display comparison

Huawei nova 5i Pro

  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
58
display

Xiaomi 18 Fold

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

Battery and charging

Huawei nova 5i Pro

  • 4000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
32
battery

Xiaomi 18 Fold

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

Overall performance score

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

Huawei nova 5i Pro HiSilicon Kirin 810
44/100
565851 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 18 Fold Xiaomi XRING O3
86/100 +89.2%
5228014 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Huawei nova 5i Pro by 89.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Huawei nova 5i Pro

Price unknown

Xiaomi 18 Fold

$1639

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (99/100 vs 45/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (79/100 vs 58/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (85/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (75/100 vs 32/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5i Pro is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions

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

The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro by 42 points (86/100 vs 44/100).

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

The Huawei nova 5i Pro has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.

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

The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 39/100).

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

The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 45/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova 5i 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.