Huawei nova 8 SE 4G vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (2021) runs on the Kirin 710A, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 41/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 343,622); the Xiaomi 18 Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G doesn't; the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G is noticeably lighter (180g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Huawei nova 8 SE 4G better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 219g
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3800 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 45 points higher (86/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (99/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G 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 8 SE 4G (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (75/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 8 SE 4G | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 710A | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×74.8×7.5 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
- 3800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 8 SE 4G and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Huawei nova 8 SE 4G by 93.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (99/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G 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 8 SE 4G (85/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (75/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G by 45 points (86/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Huawei nova 8 SE 4G has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G 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.