ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate vs Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro; launch prices were $1399 and $2799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads — 70/100 vs 63/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5600); the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,899,814 vs 1,825,771); the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is noticeably lighter (239g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1899814 vs 1825771
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1636
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5600 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 239g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $1399 vs $2799
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 5311
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Better camera (67/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate vs the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate scores 7 points higher (70/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 60/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate — 36/100, Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 48/100; 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 "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate are nearly equal (76/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate 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 7 Ultimate (67/100 vs 42/100). 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 7 Ultimate (52/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1899814 | 1825771 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 5775 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 2232x3184 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 / ROG UI | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP58 | |
| Dimensions | 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 299 g | |
| Launch price | $1399 | $2799 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- 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 7 Ultimate and Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by 4.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1400. ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate was $1400 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate are nearly equal (76/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate 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 7 Ultimate (67/100 vs 42/100).
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 7 Ultimate (52/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate over the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.