Honor X9a vs Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
The Honor X9a (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, 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 52/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,771 vs 592,015); the Honor X9a is noticeably lighter (175g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9a
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
What makes Honor X9a better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 175g vs 299g
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (75/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1825771 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 40W
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9a vs the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate scores 18 points higher (70/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Honor X9a (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Honor X9a (67/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Honor X9a (74/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (75/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9a | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 1825771 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 5775 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2232x3184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP58 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 299 g | |
| Launch price | — | $2799 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9a
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor X9a
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- 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 X9a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9a and Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads Honor X9a by 67.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor X9a
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Honor X9a (75/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Honor X9a (67/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Honor X9a (74/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (75/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9a or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is noticeably better than the Honor X9a — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X9a and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Honor X9a has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9a or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9a or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9a over the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.