ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026)
68.2Performance51.8
78.4Display100
42.9Battery66.3
20Portability92.2
4 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)3 spec wins — HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 74.3 to 56.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+72) and battery (+23). ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 68 vs 52
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 171% higher charging: 380 W vs 140 W
- 33% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 24 GB
- 20% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 75 Wh
Reasons to pick the HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026)
- Stronger display score: 100 vs 78
- Stronger battery score: 66 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 92 vs 20
- 77% lower thickness: 7.3 mm vs 32 mm
- 65% lower weight: 1.16 kg vs 3.3 kg
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″ | 18 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | Dual-layer foldable OLED (LTPO, UTG glass, touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3296x2472 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,600 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | HiSilicon Kirin X90 Plus (28W TDP) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | — |
| RAM | 32 GB+33% | 24 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100Top 17% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000Top 6% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+20% | 75 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | — |
| Charging | 380 W+171% | 140 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 1.16 kg+65% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 7.3 mm+77% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | Vegan leather rear panel; zirconium-based liquid metal hinge |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 5, USB-C 3.2 (DP, 100W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm | 2x USB-C |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 8MP front-facing |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | — |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | HarmonyOS 6.1 |
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