Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $1250 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 73/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 1,622,749); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 8.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Cheaper at launch: $1250 vs $1639
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 1622749
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 3894
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 219g vs 230g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 74/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 13 points higher (86/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max — 56/100, 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 Pura 90s Pro Max (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (85/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (64/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1622749 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, EMUI 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $1250 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max by 69.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $389. Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max was $389 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (99/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (85/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (64/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. 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.