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Dell XPS 13 (2026) vs HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026)

Dell XPS 13 (2026)
58.9Inno Score
VS
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

Display comparison: Dell XPS 13 (2026) versus HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026)
SpecDell XPS 13 (2026)HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026)
Screen size13.4 ″18 ″+34%
Panel typeLCDDual-layer foldable OLED (LTPO, UTG glass, touchscreen)
Resolution2560x16003296x2472
Refresh rate120 Hz—
Peak brightness500 nits1,600 nits+220%

Performance

Performance comparison: Dell XPS 13 (2026) versus HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026)
SpecDell XPS 13 (2026)HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026)
ProcessorIntel Core 5 320HiSilicon Kirin X90 Plus (28W TDP)
GraphicsIntel Graphics—
RAM16 GB24 GB+50%
RAM typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5X
Storage512 GB512 GB
Storage typePCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDSSD

Battery

Battery comparison: Dell XPS 13 (2026) versus HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026)
SpecDell XPS 13 (2026)HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026)
Capacity52 Wh75 Wh+44%
Web browsing endurance18 h—
Charging60 W140 W+133%

Design

Design comparison: Dell XPS 13 (2026) versus HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026)
SpecDell XPS 13 (2026)HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026)
Weight1 kg+14%1.16 kg
Thickness12.7 mm7.3 mm+43%
MaterialCNC Machined AluminumVegan leather rear panel; zirconium-based liquid metal hinge

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Dell XPS 13 (2026) versus HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026)
SpecDell XPS 13 (2026)HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026)
Ports2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB Type-C2x USB-C
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth6.0Bluetooth 5.2
Webcam1080p FHD IR webcam8MP front-facing
BiometricsFingerprint reader, Windows Hello facial recognition—

Software

Software comparison: Dell XPS 13 (2026) versus HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026)
SpecDell XPS 13 (2026)HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026)
Operating systemWindows 11 HomeHarmonyOS 6.1

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