Huawei Pura X Max vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $1520 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 70/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 2,107,301).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura X Max
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
- Cheaper at launch: $1520 vs $1639
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 2107301
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 219g vs 229g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 16 points higher (86/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 55/100). Value score: Huawei Pura X Max — 48/100, 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (99/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (75/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 14213 | |
| Display | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $1520 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Huawei Pura X Max by 59.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $119. Huawei Pura X Max was $119 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (99/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (85/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (75/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura X Max — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 55/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Huawei Pura X Max 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.