HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) vs HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026)
46.9Performance51.8
38.4Display100
77.3Battery66.3
55.2Portability92.2
3 spec wins — HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)5 spec wins — HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 74.3 to 53, pulling ahead mainly in display (+62) and portability (+37). HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 66
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 33% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 24 GB
- 11% higher capacity: 83 Wh vs 75 Wh
Reasons to pick the HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 52 vs 47
- Stronger display score: 100 vs 38
- Stronger portability score: 92 vs 55
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
- 63% lower thickness: 7.3 mm vs 19.8 mm
Display
| Spec | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 18 ″+13% |
| Panel type | OLED (2-in-1 touch) | Dual-layer foldable OLED (LTPO, UTG glass, touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 3296x2472 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1,600 nits+220% |
Performance
| Spec | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | HiSilicon Kirin X90 Plus (28W TDP) |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | — |
| RAM | 32 GB+33% | 24 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5x-6400 (soldered) | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD | SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,426Bottom 24% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,896Bottom 45% | — |
Battery
| Spec | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 83 Wh+11% | 75 Wh |
| Charging | 100 W | 140 W+40% |
Design
| Spec | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.95 kg | 1.16 kg+41% |
| Thickness | 19.8 mm | 7.3 mm+63% |
| Material | Aluminum (recycled metal), ocean-bound plastic bezel | Vegan leather rear panel; zirconium-based liquid metal hinge |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort), 1x USB-A 10Gbps, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack | 2x USB-C |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configs) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 (5.4 with Wi-Fi 7) | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Webcam | 9MP IR (HP Wide Vision) with privacy shutter | 8MP front-facing |
| Biometrics | IR face recognition (Windows Hello), fingerprint reader (optional on some configs) | — |
Software
| Spec | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | HarmonyOS 6.1 |
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