Honor 9A vs Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
The Honor 9A (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, 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 26/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,771 vs 177,554); the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9A doesn't; the Honor 9A is noticeably lighter (185g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9A
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
What makes Honor 9A better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 299g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1825771 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9A vs the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate scores 44 points higher (70/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (75/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Honor 9A (66/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (67/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (74/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9A is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9A | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 1825771 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 5775 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2232x3184 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP58 | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 299 g | |
| Launch price | — | $2799 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor 9A
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9A
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9A and Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads Honor 9A by 90.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor 9A
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (75/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Honor 9A (66/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (67/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (74/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9A is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9A or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor 9A by 44 points (70/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9A and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Honor 9A has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9A or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9A or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9A over the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.