Huawei Mate X5 vs Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
The Huawei Mate X5 (2023) runs on the Kirin 9000S, 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 60/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 5060); the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,771 vs 1,062,256); the Huawei Mate X5 is noticeably lighter (243g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X5
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
What makes Huawei Mate X5 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 243g vs 299g
- Better display (82/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1825771 vs 1062256
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 1325
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 4118
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 5060 mAh
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X5 vs the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate scores 10 points higher (70/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (75/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X5 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (67/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (74/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X5 | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9000S | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1062256 | 1825771 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1325 | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4118 | 5775 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2224x2496 | 2232x3184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5060 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 (China), EMUI (Europe), no Google Play Services | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP58 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×141.5×5.3 mm | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 243 g | 299 g | |
| Launch price | — | $2799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X5
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2224x2496
- 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 X5
- 5060 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X5 and Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads Huawei Mate X5 by 41.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate X5
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (75/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X5 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (82/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (67/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (74/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X5 or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate X5 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X5 and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate X5 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X5 or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X5 or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X5 over the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate X5 is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.