Huawei P50 vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Huawei P50 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $700 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 54/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 1,135,878); the Huawei P50 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P50
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Huawei P50 better?
- Lighter: 181g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $1639
- Better portability (71/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4100 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 72/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P50 vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 32 points higher (86/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 34/100). Value score: Huawei P50 — 22/100, 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 P50 (99/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (79/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (85/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (75/100 vs 34/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P50 | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4100 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×73.8×7.9 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P50
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei P50
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P50
- 4100 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P50 and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Huawei P50 by 78.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $939. Huawei P50 was $939 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (99/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (79/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (85/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (75/100 vs 34/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P50 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 by 32 points (86/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P50 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Huawei P50 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P50 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P50 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P50 over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Huawei P50 is a better fit for active users. 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.