Honor 8A vs Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
The Honor 8A (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro; launch prices were $140 and $2799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads — 70/100 vs 22/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,771 vs 199,111); the Honor 8A is noticeably lighter (150g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 8A
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
What makes Honor 8A better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $2799
- Better portability (100/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1825771 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 8A vs the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate scores 48 points higher (70/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor 8A — 20/100, 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, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (75/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (66/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (67/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (74/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (100/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 8A | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 1825771 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 5775 | |
| Display | 6.1" IPS LCD | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2232x3184 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP58 | |
| Dimensions | — | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 299 g | |
| Launch price | $140 | $2799 |
Camera comparison
Honor 8A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor 8A
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 8A
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 8A and Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads Honor 8A by 89.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $2659. Honor 8A was $2659 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (75/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (66/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (67/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (74/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (100/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 8A or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor 8A by 48 points (70/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8A and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Honor 8A has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8A or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 8A or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8A over the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.