Honor 500 Pro (China) vs Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
The Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads — 84/100 vs 70/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5600); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 500 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,825,771); the Honor 500 Pro (China) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
What makes Honor 500 Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1825771
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1636
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5775
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 201g vs 299g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Overall rating 70/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 Pro (China) vs the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, the Honor 500 Pro (China) scores 14 points higher (84/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 Pro (China) | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 1825771 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 5775 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 2232x3184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP58 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 299 g | |
| Launch price | — | $2799 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 Pro (China) and Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor 500 Pro (China) leads Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by 71.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor 500 Pro (China)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (91/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (86/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on performance (91/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Pro (China) over the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.