HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) vs Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
VS
51.8Performance49.2
100Display26.5
66.3Battery70.7
92.2Portability70.8
7 spec wins — HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026)1 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
InnoReviews verdict
HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 74.3 to 52.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+74) and portability (+21). Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026)
- Stronger display score: 100 vs 27
- Stronger portability score: 92 vs 71
- 300% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 400 nits
- 115% higher charging: 140 W vs 65 W
- 58% lower thickness: 7.3 mm vs 17.4 mm
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 66
- 95% higher storage: 1,000 GB vs 512 GB
Display
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+29% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Dual-layer foldable OLED (LTPO, UTG glass, touchscreen) | IPS (OLED optional) |
| Resolution | 3296x2472 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+300% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin X90 Plus (28W TDP) | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 |
| Graphics | — | Intel Graphics (Xe3) |
| RAM | 24 GB+50% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | DDR5-5600 (dual-channel, 2x SODIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,000 GB+95% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) |
Battery
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh+24% | 60 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 15.3 h |
| Charging | 140 W+115% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.16 kg+25% | 1.54 kg |
| Thickness | 7.3 mm+58% | 17.4 mm |
| Material | Vegan leather rear panel; zirconium-based liquid metal hinge | Aluminum (top), PC-ABS + 40% glass fiber (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C | 1x USB-A (always-on), 1x USB-A, 2x USB-C (PD 45-65W, DP1.2), 1x HDMI 1.4b, microSD reader, 3.5mm audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 8MP front-facing | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | — | IR camera (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Windows 11 Home |
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