HMD Skyline vs Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, 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 62/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,771 vs 798,429); the HMD Skyline is noticeably lighter (209g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 209g vs 299g
- Better camera (75/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1825771 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 33W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 45/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate scores 8 points higher (70/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (75/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (75/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (74/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 1825771 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 5775 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2232x3184 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP58 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 299 g | |
| Launch price | — | $2799 |
Camera comparison
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Skyline and Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads HMD Skyline by 56.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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HMD Skyline
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (75/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (90/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (75/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (74/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate edges out the HMD Skyline by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Skyline or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The HMD Skyline leads on camera score (75/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Skyline or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the HMD Skyline over the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.