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Huawei Pura X Max vs Xiaomi 18 Fold

Pura X Max84Xiaomi 18 Fold91

Verdict

The Huawei Pura X Max scores higher in 1 of 6 sections (connectivity & features), while the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads in performance, camera and battery; they are even on display and design & durability.

The biggest difference is performance: 76 vs 96 points.

The Xiaomi 18 Fold is the newer model, announced 5 months after the Huawei Pura X Max.

Choose the Huawei Pura X Max for connectivity & features; choose the Xiaomi 18 Fold for performance and camera.

  • Pura X Max leads in 2 fields
  • Xiaomi 18 Fold leads in 8 fields
  • 27 ties

37 scored fields compared

Score by section

Section scoresPura X MaxXiaomi 18 Fold
Overall
Performance7696
Camera8389
Battery9296
Display9392
Design & durability8889
Connectivity & features7773

Full specifications

Performance

Chipset performance index
Pura X Max: 68/100
Xiaomi 18 Fold: 95/100(Better)
Chipset
Pura X Max: Kirin 9030 Pro
Xiaomi 18 Fold: XRing O3
RAM (max)
Pura X Max: 16 GB
Xiaomi 18 Fold: 16 GB
Storage (max)
Pura X Max: 1 TB
Xiaomi 18 Fold: 1 TB
Process node
Pura X Max: 6 nm
Xiaomi 18 Fold: 3 nm

Camera

Main camera resolution
Pura X Max: 50 MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold: 200 MP(Better)
Main sensor size
Pura X Max: Unknown
Xiaomi 18 Fold: 1/1.56″
Optical stabilization (OIS)
Pura X Max: Yes
Xiaomi 18 Fold: Yes
Ultra-wide camera
Pura X Max: Yes
Xiaomi 18 Fold: Yes
Telephoto camera
Pura X Max: Yes
Xiaomi 18 Fold: Yes
Periscope lens
Pura X Max: Yes
Xiaomi 18 Fold: No
Optical zoom
Pura X Max: 3.5×
Xiaomi 18 Fold: 3.5×
Video recording
Pura X Max: 4K 30 fps
Xiaomi 18 Fold: 8K(Better)
Front camera
Pura X Max: 8 MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold: 16 MP(Better)
Front camera 4K video
Pura X Max: Yes
Xiaomi 18 Fold: No

Battery

Battery capacity
Pura X Max: 5300 mAh
Xiaomi 18 Fold: 6000 mAh(Better)
Wired charging
Pura X Max: 66 W
Xiaomi 18 Fold: 67 W(Better)
Wireless charging
Pura X Max: 50 W
Xiaomi 18 Fold: 50 W
Reverse charging
Pura X Max: Yes
Xiaomi 18 Fold: Yes
Reverse charging type
Pura X Max: Wired & wireless
Xiaomi 18 Fold: Wired

Display

Screen size
Pura X Max: 7.7″
Xiaomi 18 Fold: 7.58″
Panel type
Pura X Max: LTPO OLED
Xiaomi 18 Fold: LTPO OLED
Refresh rate
Pura X Max: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold: 120 Hz
Pixel density
Pura X Max: 412 ppi(Better)
Xiaomi 18 Fold: 382 ppi
Peak brightness
Pura X Max: Unknown
Xiaomi 18 Fold: 4000 nits
Resolution
Pura X Max: 1828x2584
Xiaomi 18 Fold: 2364x1672
Screen protection
Pura X Max: Kunlun Glass 2
Xiaomi 18 Fold: Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3

Design & durability

Weight
Pura X Max: 229 g
Xiaomi 18 Fold: 219 g(Better)
Thickness
Pura X Max: 5.2 mm
Xiaomi 18 Fold: 5 mm
Dust & water resistance
Pura X Max: IP68 + IP69
Xiaomi 18 Fold: IP68 + IP69
Back material
Pura X Max: Aluminum
Xiaomi 18 Fold: Glass
Frame material
Pura X Max: Aluminum
Xiaomi 18 Fold: Aluminum

Connectivity & features

5G
Pura X Max: Yes
Xiaomi 18 Fold: Yes
Wi-Fi
Pura X Max: Wi-Fi 7
Xiaomi 18 Fold: Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth
Pura X Max: 6.0
Xiaomi 18 Fold: 6.0
USB speed
Pura X Max: USB 3.x
Xiaomi 18 Fold: USB 3.x
USB port
Pura X Max: USB-C 3.1
Xiaomi 18 Fold: USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
DisplayPort output
Pura X Max: Yes
Xiaomi 18 Fold: No
NFC
Pura X Max: Yes
Xiaomi 18 Fold: Yes
eSIM
Pura X Max: Yes(Better)
Xiaomi 18 Fold: No
Ultra-wideband (UWB)
Pura X Max: No
Xiaomi 18 Fold: Yes(Better)
Satellite connectivity
Pura X Max: No
Xiaomi 18 Fold: No
Stereo speakers
Pura X Max: Yes
Xiaomi 18 Fold: Yes
3.5 mm headphone jack
Pura X Max: No
Xiaomi 18 Fold: No
Fingerprint reader
Pura X Max: Side-mounted
Xiaomi 18 Fold: Side-mounted
3D face unlock
Pura X Max: No
Xiaomi 18 Fold: No
Infrared blaster
Pura X Max: Yes
Xiaomi 18 Fold: Yes
FM radio
Pura X Max: No
Xiaomi 18 Fold: No
microSD slot
Pura X Max: No
Xiaomi 18 Fold: No
Card slot
Pura X Max: No
Xiaomi 18 Fold: No

General

Operating system
Pura X Max: HarmonyOS 6.1
Xiaomi 18 Fold: Android 17
Launch price
Pura X Max: About 1400 EUR
Xiaomi 18 Fold: About 1400 EUR (price in China)
Year
Pura X Max: 2026
Xiaomi 18 Fold: 2026
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Original text from the source spec sheet, for reference.

—Pura X MaxXiaomi 18 Fold
Network
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bandsLTE1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66
5G bandsSA/NSA1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA, LTE, 5G
Launch
Announced2026, April 202026, September 07
StatusAvailable. Released 2026, May 18Available. Released 2026, September 07
Body
DimensionsUnfolded: 166.5 x 120 x 5.2 mm Folded: 85 x 120 x 11.2 mmUnfolded: 163.8 x 117.8 x 5.0 mm Folded: 83.6 x 117.8 x 10.7 mm
Weight229 g (8.08 oz)219 g (7.72 oz)
BuildGlass front (Kunlun Glass 2), aluminosilicate glass back, aluminum frameGlass front (Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back, aluminum frame
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) IP58/IP59 dust protected and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1m for 30 min) Stylus supportNano-SIM + Nano-SIM IP58/IP59 dust protected and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1m for 30 min)
Display
TypeFoldable LTPO2 OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 1440Hz PWM, HDR VividLTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, 4000 nits (peak)
Size7.7 inches, 179.5 cm2 (~89.8% screen-to-body ratio)7.58 inches, 174.8 cm2 (~90.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution1828 x 2584 pixels (~412 ppi density) Cover display: LTPO2 OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 1440Hz PWM, 5.4 inches, 1264 x 1848 pixels, 412 PPI, Huawei Kunlun Glass 22364 x 1672 pixels (~382 ppi density) Cover display: LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3 5.38 inches, 1168 x 1712 pixels HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, 4000 nits (peak)
Platform
OSHarmonyOS 6.1Android 17, HyperOS 4
ChipsetKirin 9030 Pro (6 nm)XRing O3 (3 nm)
CPU9-core (1x2.75 GHz & 4x2.27 GHz & 4x1.72 GHz)10-core 4.35 GHz
GPUMaleoon 935Arm G2-Ultra NX MC16
Memory
Card slotNoNo
Internal256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM UFS 4.1
Main Camera
Triple50 MP, f/1.4-4.0, 24mm (wide), PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.2, 81mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3.5x optical zoom 12.5 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), AF200 MP, f/1.7, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", 0.5µm, PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.8, 80mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3.x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.4, 17mm (ultrawide)
FeaturesLaser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDRLaser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica lenses, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps (Dolby Vision), 1080p@30/60/120/960fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
Selfie camera
Single8 MP, f/2.2, (wide) Cover camera: 8 MP, f/2.4, (wide)16 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (wide) Cover camera: 16 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (wide)
Video4K, 1080p, HDR Vivid1080p@30/60fps
Features–HDR
Sound
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos
3.5mm jackNoNo 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res wireless audio
Comms
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band
Bluetooth6.0, A2DP, LE, L2HC6.0, A2DP, LE, LHDC 5
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), GLONASS, NavICGPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1C+B1a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), GLONASS, NavIC
NFCYesYes
Infrared portYesYes
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.1, OTG, DisplayPort 1.2USB Type-C 3.2 Gen2, OTG
Features
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) support
Battery
Type5300 mAhSi/C Li-Ion 6000 mAh
Charging66W wired 50W wireless 7.5W reverse wireless 5W reverse wired67W wired, PD3.0, 50W PPS 50W wireless Reverse wired
Misc
ColorsBlack, Blue, White, Olive, OrangeGray, Silver, Red, Rose gold
ModelsHOP-AL00–
PriceAbout 1400 EURAbout 1400 EUR (price in China)

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