Huawei Mate 70 vs Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
The Huawei Mate 70 (2024) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro; launch prices were $780 and $2799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads — 70/100 vs 66/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 5300); the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,771 vs 1,383,793); the Huawei Mate 70 is noticeably lighter (203g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
What makes Huawei Mate 70 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 203g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $780 vs $2799
- Better display (83/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1825771 vs 1383793
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 5300 mAh
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 72/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 vs the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate scores 4 points higher (70/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 — 46/100, 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 is a bit better (75/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 (67/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Huawei Mate 70 are nearly equal (74/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1383793 | 1825771 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 5775 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2232x3184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.3 | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP58 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×75.9×7.8 mm | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 299 g | |
| Launch price | $780 | $2799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 and Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads Huawei Mate 70 by 24.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $2019. Huawei Mate 70 was $2019 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (75/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (83/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 (67/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Huawei Mate 70 are nearly equal (74/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate edges out the Huawei Mate 70 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 70 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 over the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 70 is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.