Honor Magic8 Pro vs Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro; launch prices were $899 and $2799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 89/100 vs 70/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 5600); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,966,144 vs 1,825,771); the Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3966144 vs 1825771
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1636
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5775
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 199g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $2799
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Overall rating 70/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 19 points higher (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 90/100, 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 Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (91/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 3966144 | 1825771 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5775 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2232x3184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP58 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 299 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $2799 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- 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 Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by 117.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1900. Honor Magic8 Pro was $1900 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (98/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (84/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (91/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.