Fairphone 5 vs Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, 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 47/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 4200); the Fairphone 5 is noticeably lighter (212g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 5
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
What makes Fairphone 5 better?
- Lighter: 212g vs 299g
- Better display (72/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Better camera (67/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 28/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate scores 23 points higher (70/100 vs 47/100). 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 28/100). In the "display" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (72/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (67/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (74/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (52/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1825771 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 5775 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 2232x3184 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP58 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 299 g | |
| Launch price | — | $2799 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Fairphone 5
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (72/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (67/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (74/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (52/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 23 points (70/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.