ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) vs HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026)
68Performance51.8
55Display100
50.7Battery66.3
38.2Portability92.2
3 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026)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 55.6, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+54) and display (+45). ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 68 vs 52
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 33% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 24 GB
Reasons to pick the HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026)
- Stronger display score: 100 vs 55
- Stronger battery score: 66 vs 51
- Stronger portability score: 92 vs 38
- 73% lower thickness: 7.3 mm vs 26.9 mm
- 47% lower weight: 1.16 kg vs 2.2 kg
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 18 ″+13% |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare, 100% sRGB | Dual-layer foldable OLED (LTPO, UTG glass, touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3296x2472 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | — | 1,600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-14650HX (up to 5.2GHz, 16C/24T) | HiSilicon Kirin X90 Plus (28W TDP) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, 85W (8GB GDDR7) | — |
| RAM | 32 GB+33% | 24 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots, upgradeable to 64GB) | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) | SSD |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 63 Wh | 75 Wh+19% |
| Charging | 150 W+7% | 140 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 1.16 kg+47% |
| Thickness | 26.9 mm | 7.3 mm+73% |
| Material | All-black chassis with an anti-fingerprint coating, MIL-STD-810H tested | Vegan leather rear panel; zirconium-based liquid metal hinge |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort / Power Delivery), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 2x USB-C |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Webcam | 720p HD camera | 8MP front-facing |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | HarmonyOS 6.1 |
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