Apple iPhone Duo vs Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
The Apple iPhone Duo (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro; launch prices were $1999 and $2799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Duo leads — 72/100 vs 67/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 4883); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone Duo is noticeably lighter (254g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Duo
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
What makes Apple iPhone Duo better?
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 254g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $1999 vs $2799
- Better display (82/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 4883 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Better camera (67/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 59/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Duo vs the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, the Apple iPhone Duo scores 5 points higher (72/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 59/100). Value score: Apple iPhone Duo — 52/100, Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 42/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Duo notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (67/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (74/100 vs 59/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (52/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Duo | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 3551073 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4612 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11819 | — | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1878x2670 | 2232x3184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4883 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP58 | |
| Dimensions | 117.8×84.1×11.3 mm | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 254 g | 299 g | |
| Launch price | $1999 | $2799 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Duo
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Duo
- 7.6" Foldable LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1878x2670
- 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 Duo
- 4883 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $800. Apple iPhone Duo was $800 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Duo notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (82/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (67/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (74/100 vs 59/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (52/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Duo or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Apple iPhone Duo edges out the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Duo and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Apple iPhone Duo has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Duo or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Duo over the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Apple iPhone Duo is a better fit for gamers and power users.