Apple iPhone Air 2 vs Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
The Apple iPhone Air 2 (2027) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air 2 leads — 81/100 vs 70/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone Air 2 is faster in AnTuTu (3,434,654 vs 1,825,771); the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is thinner (4.0mm vs 5.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air 2
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
What makes Apple iPhone Air 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3434654 vs 1825771
- Better Geekbench Single: 4733 vs 1636
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12836 vs 5775
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (67/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air 2 vs the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, the Apple iPhone Air 2 scores 11 points higher (81/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 leads (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air 2 (67/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (100/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air 2 | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 1825771 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4733 | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12836 | 5775 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2736 | 2232x3184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 27.x | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP58 | |
| Dimensions | 156.2×74.7×5.2 mm | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 299 g | |
| Launch price | — | $2799 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air 2
- —
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air 2 and Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air 2 leads Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by 88.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Apple iPhone Air 2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (97/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air 2 (67/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (100/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 leads on performance (97/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air 2 over the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.