Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro; launch prices were $1050 and $2799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads — 74/100 vs 70/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5600); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,101,808 vs 1,825,771); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (239g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2101808 vs 1825771
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 1636
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 5775
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 239g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $1050 vs $2799
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Better portability (52/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 4 points higher (74/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 58/100, 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 80 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate are nearly equal (77/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (52/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 2101808 | 1825771 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 5775 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 2232x3184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP58 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 299 g | |
| Launch price | $1050 | $2799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- 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 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by 15.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1749. Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max was $1749 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate are nearly equal (77/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (84/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (52/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max edges out the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 70/100.
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max over the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max 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.