HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) vs MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
51.8Performance45.1
100Display33.9
66.3Battery66.7
92.2Portability34
5 spec wins — HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026)2 spec wins — MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
InnoReviews verdict
HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 74.3 to 45.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+66) and portability (+58). MSI Katana 15 HX B14W 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 45
- Stronger display score: 100 vs 34
- Stronger portability score: 92 vs 34
- 523% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 257 nits
- 71% lower thickness: 7.3 mm vs 25.5 mm
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
- 71% higher charging: 240 W vs 140 W
Display
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+15% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | Dual-layer foldable OLED (LTPO, UTG glass, touchscreen) | IPS |
| Resolution | 3296x2472 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+523% | 257 nits |
Performance
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin X90 Plus (28W TDP) | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | — | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop |
| RAM | 24 GB+50% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,786Top 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 13,048Bottom 47% |
Battery
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh | 75 Wh |
| Charging | 140 W | 240 W+71% |
Design
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.16 kg+52% | 2.4 kg |
| Thickness | 7.3 mm+71% | 25.5 mm |
| Material | Vegan leather rear panel; zirconium-based liquid metal hinge | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C | 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort, PD 3.0), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 8MP front-facing | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | — | None |
Software
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Windows 11 Home |
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