HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) vs Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
51.8Performance47.5
100Display41.6
66.3Battery78.7
92.2Portability75.1
5 spec wins — HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026)3 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
InnoReviews verdict
HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 74.3 to 57.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+58) and portability (+17). Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) 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 performance score: 52 vs 48
- Stronger display score: 100 vs 42
- Stronger portability score: 92 vs 75
- 167% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 600 nits
- 54% lower thickness: 7.3 mm vs 16 mm
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 66
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 33% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 24 GB
- 12% higher capacity: 84 Wh vs 75 Wh
Display
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+29% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Dual-layer foldable OLED (LTPO, UTG glass, touchscreen) | OLED (glossy, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 3296x2472 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+167% | 600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin X90 Plus (28W TDP) | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | — | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) |
| RAM | 24 GB | 32 GB+33% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1x M.2 2242 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,540Bottom 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,578Bottom 36% |
Battery
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh | 84 Wh+12% |
| Charging | 140 W+40% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.16 kg+21% | 1.46 kg |
| Thickness | 7.3 mm+54% | 16 mm |
| Material | Vegan leather rear panel; zirconium-based liquid metal hinge | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C | 1x USB4 40Gbps (PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 2x USB-A 5Gbps (one always on), HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 6 on some configurations) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 8MP front-facing | 1080p with IR, privacy shutter and ToF sensor |
| Biometrics | — | IR camera for Windows Hello; no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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