Huawei nova 5T vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Huawei nova 5T (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 45/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3750); 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 5T is noticeably lighter (174g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 5T
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Huawei nova 5T better?
- Lighter: 174g vs 219g
- Better portability (76/100 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 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 5T 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 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (99/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (79/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (75/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5T is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 5T | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 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 | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 154.3×74.0×7.8 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 174 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 5T
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 5T
- 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 5T
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 5T and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Huawei nova 5T by 85.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 5T
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (99/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (79/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (85/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (75/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5T is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 5T or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T by 41 points (86/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 5T and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Huawei nova 5T has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 5T or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 5T or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 5T 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.