Honor Play vs Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
The Honor Play (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 31/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 3750); 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 Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play doesn't; the Honor Play is noticeably lighter (176g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
What makes Honor Play better?
- Lighter: 176g vs 299g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 52/100)
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 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play vs the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate scores 39 points higher (70/100 vs 31/100). 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 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor Play (75/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (66/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor Play (67/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor Play (74/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (79/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 970 | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | 1825771 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | 5775 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2232x3184 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP58 | |
| Dimensions | 157.9×74.3×7.5 mm | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 299 g | |
| Launch price | — | $2799 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play
- Main: 16MP f/2.2
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Play
- 6.3" 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 Play
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play and Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads Honor Play by 74.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Play
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor Play (75/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (66/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor Play (67/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor Play (74/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (79/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor Play by 39 points (70/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Honor Play has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 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 Play over the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.