Huawei nova Y73 vs Xiaomi 18 Fold

The Huawei nova Y73 (2025) 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 35/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y73 has the bigger battery (6620 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 343,622); the Huawei nova Y73 is noticeably lighter (203g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y73 by 51 points (86/100 vs 35/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Huawei nova Y73

Performance 25
Display 43
Camera 30
Battery 57
Portability 54
Value for money —

Xiaomi 18 Fold

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

What makes Huawei nova Y73 better?

  • Bigger battery: 6620 vs 6000 mAh
  • Lighter: 203g vs 219g

  • Overall rating 35/100

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 40W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better camera (85/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 54/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova Y73 vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 51 points higher (86/100 vs 35/100). 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 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y73 (99/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y73 (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y73 (85/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y73 (75/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).

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 Y73 Xiaomi 18 Fold
Processor Kirin 710A Xiaomi XRING O3
AnTuTu 343622 5228014
Geekbench Single 318 3715
Geekbench Multi 1201 14213
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1604 1672x2364
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6620 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 40W 67W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 4000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP59
Dimensions 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm
Weight 203 g 219 g
Launch price — $1639

Camera comparison

Huawei nova Y73

  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

Xiaomi 18 Fold

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

Display comparison

Huawei nova Y73

  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1604
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display

Xiaomi 18 Fold

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

Battery and charging

Huawei nova Y73

  • 6620 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
57
battery

Xiaomi 18 Fold

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

Overall performance score

We compared Huawei nova Y73 and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei nova Y73 Kirin 710A
35/100
343622 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 18 Fold Xiaomi XRING O3
86/100 +93.4%
5228014 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Huawei nova Y73 by 93.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Huawei nova Y73

Price unknown

Xiaomi 18 Fold

$1639

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y73 (99/100 vs 25/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y73 (79/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y73 (85/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y73 (75/100 vs 57/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Huawei nova Y73 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y73 by 51 points (86/100 vs 35/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y73 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Huawei nova Y73 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y73 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Y73 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 25/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova Y73 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.