DailyTechPricesDevice Comparison
| MateBook Fold 2026 | ExpertBook Ultra B9406 | |
|---|---|---|
| PERFORMANCE | ||
| Graphics | — | Intel Arc B390 (X7) or Intel Graphics |
| Memory Bandwidth | — | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Neural Engine | — | Intel AI Boost NPU, up to 50 TOPS |
| Processor | Huawei Kirin X90 Plus (28W TDP) | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H (16 cores, 1.9 GHz up to 4.8 GHz, 18MB cache); Intel Core Ultra 7 356H (16 cores, up to 4.7 GHz, 18MB cache) |
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Released | 2026-08 | 2026-05 |
| Status | Available | Available |
| DISPLAY | ||
| Brightness | 1600 nits (peak HDR) | 1400 nits (HDR peak), 600 nits |
| Color | P3 wide color gamut | 100% DCI-P3, Pantone Validated |
| Refresh Rate | LTPO adaptive | 120Hz (30-120Hz VRR) |
| Resolution | 3296 x 2472 pixels unfolded (~228 ppi), 2472 x 1648 folded | 2880 x 1800 pixels (3K) |
| Screen-to-body | 92% | — |
| Size | 18 inches unfolded (4:3), 13 inches folded (3:2) | 14 inches |
| Type | Foldable dual-layer LTPO OLED, HDR, touch | Tandem OLED touchscreen, 100% DCI-P3, Pantone Validated, anti-glare, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, 91% screen-to-body |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Accessories | Wireless magnetic keyboard, M-Pencil stylus support | — |
| Compatibility | China-market model, HarmonyOS | — |
| Cooling | Ultra-thin vapor chamber | — |
| Environmental | — | 90% PIR aluminum chassis, 30-50% PCR plastic; Energy Star 9.0, EPEAT Gold, TCO Gen 10 |
| Features | — | Haptic touchpad, backlit keyboard with 1.5mm travel |
| Launch Price | CNY 24,999 (24GB+512GB) — China; CNY 26,999 (24GB+1TB) — China; CNY 29,999 (32GB+2TB) — China | — |
| Launch Price (USD) | — | $3,599.99 (US launch price) |
| Models | — | B9406CAA (e.g. B9406CAA-XSP76T) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦5,224,800 – ₦6,269,800 (estimate, converted from China launch price) | ₦5,040,000 (estimate, converted from US launch price) |
| OVERVIEW | ||
| Chip | Huawei Kirin X90 Plus (28W TDP) | Intel Core Ultra Series 3 (Panther Lake), NPU up to 50 TOPS; Graphics: Intel Arc B390 (X7) or Intel Graphics |
| Manufacturer | Huawei | ASUS |
| Model | Huawei MateBook Fold 2026 | ASUS ExpertBook Ultra B9406 |
| Operating System | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Windows 11 Pro |
| Release Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| BODY AND BUILD | ||
| Colors | Flowing Gold, Sky White, Phantom Black | Jet Fog, Morn Grey |
| Dimensions | Thickness: 7.3 mm (unfolded) | 310.9 x 212.8 x 10.9-16.4 mm |
| Material | UTG ultra-thin glass, vegan leather back with built-in kickstand, zirconium-based liquid metal hinge | CNC magnesium-aluminum chassis, MIL-STD 810H (24 procedures) |
| Weight | 1.16 kg (keyboard 0.29 kg) | From 0.99 kg (2.18 lbs) |
| MEMORY AND STORAGE | ||
| Configurations | 24GB+512GB, 24GB+1TB, 32GB+2TB | 32GB+1TB |
| RAM | 24GB / 32GB | 32GB LPDDR5X (onboard) |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB SSD | 1TB |
| Storage Type | SSD | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
| PORTS AND CONNECTIVITY | ||
| Ports and connectivity | Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6 dual-band; Bluetooth: 5.2; Satellite: Satellite communication support | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A; HDMI: HDMI 2.1 TMDS; Audio: 3.5mm combo; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), triple band 2x2; Bluetooth: 6.0 |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | ||
| Battery Life | — | Up to 26 hours (Asus claim) |
| Battery Type | 74.69 Wh (6400 mAh), dual-cell | 70 Wh, 4-cell Li-ion |
| Charging | Huawei SuperCharge adapter, max 140W (USB-C) | 90W USB-C adapter |
| AUDIO AND WEBCAM | ||
| Microphones | Four microphones | Built-in array microphone |
| Speakers | Six speakers | Six speakers with Dolby Atmos, array microphone |
| Webcam | 8MP front | 1080p FHD with IR (Windows Hello), privacy shutter |
| SOFTWARE AND EXTRAS | ||
| Keyboard | Wireless magnetic keyboard (NearLink), 1.5 mm travel | Backlit chiclet keyboard, 1.5 mm travel |
| Operating System | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Windows 11 Pro |
| Security | Fingerprint scanner | TPM 2.0, Microsoft Pluton, Intel Boot Guard/BIOS Guard, fingerprint sensor, IR camera |
| Trackpad | Pressure-sensitive touchpad (on keyboard) | Haptic glass touchpad |