ASUS Zenfone 10 vs Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
The ASUS Zenfone 10 (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 $699 and $2799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads — 70/100 vs 62/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 4300); the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,771 vs 1,684,922); the ASUS Zenfone 10 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 10
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
What makes ASUS Zenfone 10 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1636
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 172g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $2799
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1825771 vs 1684922
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Better camera (67/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 10 vs the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate scores 8 points higher (70/100 vs 62/100). 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 38/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 10 — 38/100, 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, both devices are on the same level — 75/100. In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (67/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (74/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 10 | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1684922 | 1825771 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 5775 | |
| Display | 5.9" Super AMOLED | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2232x3184 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 / ZenUI | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP58 | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×68.1×9.4 mm | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 299 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $2799 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 10
- 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 Zenfone 10
- 5.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- 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 Zenfone 10
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 10 and Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads ASUS Zenfone 10 by 7.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $2100. ASUS Zenfone 10 was $2100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 75/100.
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (67/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (74/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate edges out the ASUS Zenfone 10 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 10 and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The ASUS Zenfone 10 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 10 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 Zenfone 10 over the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The ASUS Zenfone 10 is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.