Honor 9X (China) vs Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
The Honor 9X (China) (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, 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 39/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,771 vs 565,851); the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9X (China) doesn't; the Honor 9X (China) is noticeably lighter (206g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9X (China)
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
What makes Honor 9X (China) better?
- Lighter: 206g vs 299g
- Overall rating 39/100
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1825771 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 2120
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9X (China) vs the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate scores 31 points higher (70/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (75/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (67/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (74/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9X (China) | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 1825771 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 5775 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPS IPS LCD | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2232x3184 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP58 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×77.2×8.8 mm | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 299 g | |
| Launch price | — | $2799 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9X (China)
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor 9X (China)
- 6.6" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9X (China)
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9X (China) and Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads Honor 9X (China) by 69.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9X (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (75/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (67/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (74/100 vs 22/100).
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 Honor 9X (China) or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) by 31 points (70/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9X (China) and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Honor 9X (China) has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9X (China) or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9X (China) or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9X (China) over the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.