Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) vs HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026)
51.1Performance51.8
31.8Display100
94.7Battery66.3
32.7Portability92.2
4 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)4 spec wins — HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 74.3 to 52.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+68) and portability (+60). Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 66
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 33% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 24 GB
- 29% higher capacity: 96 Wh vs 75 Wh
- 29% higher charging: 180 W vs 140 W
Reasons to pick the HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026)
- Stronger display score: 100 vs 32
- Stronger portability score: 92 vs 33
- 433% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 300 nits
- 68% lower thickness: 7.3 mm vs 22.7 mm
- 55% lower weight: 1.16 kg vs 2.57 kg
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 18 ″+13% |
| Panel type | IPS | Dual-layer foldable OLED (LTPO, UTG glass, touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3296x2472 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 1,600 nits+433% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 240H | HiSilicon Kirin X90 Plus (28W TDP) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | — |
| RAM | 32 GB+33% | 24 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) | SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,699Bottom 49% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,815Top 43% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+29% | 75 Wh |
| Charging | 180 W+29% | 140 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.57 kg | 1.16 kg+55% |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm | 7.3 mm+68% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal frame | Vegan leather rear panel; zirconium-based liquid metal hinge |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (one with DisplayPort 1.4, one with Power Delivery), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm headset jack | 2x USB-C |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Webcam | 720p | 8MP front-facing |
| Biometrics | None | — |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | HarmonyOS 6.1 |
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