Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro; launch prices were $1299 and $2799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads — 74/100 vs 70/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 5600); the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,771 vs 1,725,229); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is noticeably lighter (207g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 1636
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 5775
- Bigger battery: 5700 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 207g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $1299 vs $2799
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1825771 vs 1725229
- Overall rating 70/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro scores 4 points higher (74/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 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, both devices are on the same level — 75/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 67/100. In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1725229 | 1825771 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 5775 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2844x1260 | 2232x3184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5700 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP58 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 299 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $2799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- 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
- 5700 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 and Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads Huawei Mate 80 Pro by 5.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1500. Huawei Mate 80 Pro was $1500 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 75/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 67/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro 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 and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 70/100.
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro over the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro 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.