HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra
VS
51.8Performancechip69.4
100Displayspec-based74.3
66.3Batteryspec-based89.3
92.2Portabilityspec-based56.2
3 spec wins — HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026)4 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 74.3 to 72.6. Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra 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)
- 59% lower thickness: 7.3 mm vs 18 mm
- 42% lower weight: 1.16 kg vs 2 kg
- 20% higher Screen size: 18 ″ vs 15 ″
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 69 vs 52
- 167% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 24 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 1,600 nits
- 23% higher capacity: 92 Wh vs 74.7 Wh
Display
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+20% | 15 ″ |
| Panel type | Dual-layer foldable OLED (LTPO, UTG glass, touchscreen) | PixelSense Ultra mini-LED (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 3296x2472 | 3270x2180 |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | 2,000 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin X90 Plus (28W TDP) | NVIDIA RTX Spark N1X |
| Graphics | — | NVIDIA Blackwell RTX (6144-core) |
| RAM | 24 GB | 64 GB+167% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD (removable, Gen 5) |
Battery
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 74.7 Wh | 92 Wh+23% |
| Charging | 140 W | 140 W |
Design
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.16 kg+42% | 2 kg |
| Thickness | 7.3 mm+59% | 18 mm |
| Material | Vegan leather rear panel; zirconium-based liquid metal hinge | Anodized aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C | 3x USB-C/USB4 (one with Magnetic Connect), USB-A 3.1, HDMI 2.1b, SD card reader, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Webcam | 8MP front-facing | 1080p Full HD |
| Biometrics | — | Face recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Windows 11 Pro (Arm) |
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