Huawei nova Y71 vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Huawei nova Y71 (2023) 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 33/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 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 Y71 doesn't; the Huawei nova Y71 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y71
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Huawei nova Y71 better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 219g
- Overall rating 33/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 1201
- Faster charging: 67W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Y71 vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 53 points higher (86/100 vs 33/100). 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 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y71 (99/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y71 (79/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y71 (85/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y71 (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y71 (64/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Y71 | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 710A | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 168.3×77.7×9.0 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y71
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y71
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y71
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova Y71 and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Huawei nova Y71 by 93.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova Y71
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y71 (99/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y71 (79/100 vs 37/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y71 (85/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y71 (75/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y71 (64/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y71 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y71 by 53 points (86/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y71 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Huawei nova Y71 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y71 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Y71 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y71 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.