ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro vs Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads — 70/100 vs 60/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5600); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,771 vs 1,135,878); the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro is noticeably lighter (238g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5600 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 238g vs 299g
- Better display (89/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1825771 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 3537
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro vs the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate scores 10 points higher (70/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro (67/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (74/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro (52/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 1825771 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 5775 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 2232x3184 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ROG UI | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP58 | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 299 g | |
| Launch price | — | $2799 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro and Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro by 37.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (89/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro (67/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (74/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro (52/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro over the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.