Honor Power 2 vs Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
The Honor Power 2 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite, while the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro; launch prices were $280 and $2799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads — 70/100 vs 65/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Power 2 has the bigger battery (10080 mAh vs 5600); the Honor Power 2 is faster in AnTuTu (2,407,614 vs 1,825,771); the Honor Power 2 is noticeably lighter (216g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Power 2
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
What makes Honor Power 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2407614 vs 1825771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 5775
- Bigger battery: 10080 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 216g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $280 vs $2799
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 1555
- Better camera (67/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Power 2 vs the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate scores 5 points higher (70/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Honor Power 2 — 74/100, 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 Power 2 and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate are nearly equal (78/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Power 2 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor Power 2 (67/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate are nearly equal (76/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Honor Power 2 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Power 2 | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 2407614 | 1825771 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 5775 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 2232x3184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 10080 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP58 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.3×8.0 mm | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 299 g | |
| Launch price | $280 | $2799 |
Camera comparison
Honor Power 2
- Main: 50MP 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 Power 2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- 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 Power 2
- 10080 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Power 2 and Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Power 2 leads Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by 31.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $2519. Honor Power 2 was $2519 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Power 2 and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate are nearly equal (78/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Power 2 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (83/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor Power 2 (67/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate are nearly equal (76/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Honor Power 2 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Power 2 or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate edges out the Honor Power 2 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Power 2 and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Honor Power 2 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Power 2 or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Honor Power 2 over the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Honor Power 2 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.