Honor Note 10 vs Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
The Honor Note 10 (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 970, 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 38/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,771 vs 470,805); the Honor Note 10 is noticeably lighter (230g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Note 10
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
What makes Honor Note 10 better?
- Lighter: 230g vs 299g
- Better display (76/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1825771 vs 470805
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 1617
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Note 10 vs the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate scores 32 points higher (70/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor Note 10 (75/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Note 10 is a bit better (76/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor Note 10 (67/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Honor Note 10 (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Note 10 | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 970 | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | 1825771 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | 5775 | |
| Display | 7.0" AMOLED | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2220 | 2232x3184 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP58 | |
| Dimensions | 177.0×85.0×7.7 mm | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 299 g | |
| Launch price | — | $2799 |
Camera comparison
Honor Note 10
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Note 10
- 7.0" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2220
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Note 10
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Note 10 and Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads Honor Note 10 by 74.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Note 10
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor Note 10 (75/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Note 10 is a bit better (76/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor Note 10 (67/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Honor Note 10 (74/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Note 10 or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor Note 10 by 32 points (70/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Note 10 and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Honor Note 10 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Note 10 or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Note 10 or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Honor Note 10 over the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.