Huawei P30 vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Huawei P30 (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $799 and $1639. 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 3650); the main camera is 40 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 736,755); the Huawei P30 is noticeably lighter (165g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P30
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Huawei P30 better?
- Lighter: 165g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1639
- Better portability (84/100 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 3650 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P30 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 15/100). Value score: Huawei P30 — 4/100, Xiaomi 18 Fold — 80/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (99/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Huawei P30 (79/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (75/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (84/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P30 | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3650 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 149.1×71.4×7.6 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P30
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei P30
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P30
- 3650 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P30 and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Huawei P30 by 85.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $840. Huawei P30 was $840 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (99/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Huawei P30 (79/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (85/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (75/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (84/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P30 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 by 41 points (86/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P30 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Huawei P30 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P30 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P30 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P30 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.