Honor X8b vs Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
The Honor X8b (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, while the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro; launch prices were $250 and $2799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads — 70/100 vs 45/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,771 vs 424,216); the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X8b doesn't; the Honor X8b is noticeably lighter (166g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8b
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
What makes Honor X8b better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 166g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $2799
- Better display (68/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (92/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1825771 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 35W
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8b vs the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate scores 25 points higher (70/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 36/100). Value score: Honor X8b — 40/100, 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 Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (75/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Honor X8b and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Honor X8b (67/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (74/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (92/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8b | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 1825771 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 5775 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 2232x3184 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.2 | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP58 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×74.6×6.8 mm | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 166 g | 299 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $2799 |
Camera comparison
Honor X8b
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor X8b
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8b
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8b and Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads Honor X8b by 76.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $2549. Honor X8b was $2549 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (75/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X8b and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Honor X8b (67/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (74/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (92/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8b or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor X8b by 25 points (70/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8b and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Honor X8b has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8b or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8b or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8b over the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.