Huawei nova Y91 vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Huawei nova Y91 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 38/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y91 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 424,216); the Xiaomi 18 Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova Y91 doesn't; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y91
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Huawei nova Y91 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 214g vs 219g
- Overall rating 38/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 1423
- Faster charging: 67W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Y91 vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 48 points higher (86/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 31/100). 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 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (99/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (85/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (64/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Y91 | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 14213 | |
| Display | 7.0" IPS LCD | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2376 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 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 | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 13, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.9×8.9 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y91
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y91
- 7.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y91
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova Y91 and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Huawei nova Y91 by 91.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova Y91
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (99/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (79/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (85/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (75/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (64/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y91 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 by 48 points (86/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y91 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Huawei nova Y91 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y91 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 Y91 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y91 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.