Fairphone 6+ vs Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate

The Fairphone 6+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, 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 53/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 4415); the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,771 vs 1,101,953); the Fairphone 6+ is noticeably lighter (193g vs 299g).

The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is noticeably better than the Fairphone 6+ — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Fairphone 6+

Performance 61
Display 82
Camera 42
Battery 33
Portability 47
Value for money —

Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate

Performance 75
Display 66
Camera 67
Battery 74
Portability 52
Value for money 48

What makes Fairphone 6+ better?

  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 193g vs 299g

  • Better display (82/100 vs 66/100)

What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1825771 vs 1101953
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 1223
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 3168
  • Bigger battery: 5600 vs 4415 mAh
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 30W

  • Higher performance (75/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (74/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 47/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Fairphone 6+ vs the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate scores 17 points higher (70/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 61/100). 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 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (75/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Fairphone 6+ 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 Fairphone 6+ (67/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6+ (74/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).

Fairphone 6+: The Fairphone 6+ is a better fit for active users.
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate: The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Fairphone 6+ Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 Kirin 9050 Pro
AnTuTu 1101953 1825771
Geekbench Single 1223 1636
Geekbench Multi 3168 5775
Display 6.3" LTPO OLED 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
Resolution 1116x2484 2232x3184
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 4415 mAh 5600 mAh
Charging 30W 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 12GB 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 HarmonyOS 7.0
Brightness (peak) 1400 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP58
Dimensions 156.6×73.3×9.6 mm 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm
Weight 193 g 299 g
Launch price — $2799

Camera comparison

Fairphone 6+

  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera

Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate

  • Main: 50MP f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
67
camera

Display comparison

Fairphone 6+

  • 6.3" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2484
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate

  • 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2232x3184
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
66
display

Battery and charging

Fairphone 6+

  • 4415 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery

Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate

  • 5600 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
74
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Fairphone 6+ and Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Fairphone 6+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
53/100
1101953 AnTuTu
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate Kirin 9050 Pro
70/100 +39.6%
1825771 AnTuTu

Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads Fairphone 6+ by 39.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Fairphone 6+

Price unknown

Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate

$2799

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (75/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Fairphone 6+ 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 Fairphone 6+ (67/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6+ (74/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Fairphone 6+ or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?

The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is noticeably better than the Fairphone 6+ — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Fairphone 6+ and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?

The Fairphone 6+ has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 70/100.

Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6+ or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?

The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 42/100).

Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 6+ or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?

The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Fairphone 6+ over the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?

The Fairphone 6+ is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.