Dell XPS 13 (2026) vs HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026)
44Performance51.8
38.4Display100
77.9Battery66.3
93.4Portability92.2
1 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (2026)6 spec wins — HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 74.3 to 58.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+62) and performance (+8). Dell XPS 13 (2026) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 13 (2026)
- Stronger battery score: 78 vs 66
- 14% lower weight: 1 kg vs 1.16 kg
Reasons to pick the HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 52 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 100 vs 38
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
- 133% higher charging: 140 W vs 60 W
- 50% higher RAM: 24 GB vs 16 GB
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.4 ″ | 18 ″+34% |
| Panel type | LCD | Dual-layer foldable OLED (LTPO, UTG glass, touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3296x2472 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1,600 nits+220% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 5 320 | HiSilicon Kirin X90 Plus (28W TDP) |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics | — |
| RAM | 16 GB | 24 GB+50% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 52 Wh | 75 Wh+44% |
| Web browsing endurance | 18 h | — |
| Charging | 60 W | 140 W+133% |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1 kg+14% | 1.16 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm | 7.3 mm+43% |
| Material | CNC Machined Aluminum | Vegan leather rear panel; zirconium-based liquid metal hinge |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB Type-C | 2x USB-C |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR webcam | 8MP front-facing |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, Windows Hello facial recognition | — |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | HarmonyOS 6.1 |
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