Huawei Mate Xs 2 vs Huawei Pura X Max
The Huawei Mate Xs 2 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 4G, while the Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X Max leads — 70/100 vs 55/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura X Max has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 4500); the Huawei Pura X Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,107,301 vs 1,135,878); the Huawei Pura X Max is noticeably lighter (229g vs 255g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate Xs 2
Huawei Pura X Max
What makes Huawei Mate Xs 2 better?
- Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2107301 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 229g vs 255g
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate Xs 2 vs the Huawei Pura X Max, the Huawei Pura X Max scores 15 points higher (70/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (77/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (55/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (72/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate Xs 2 and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (55/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (72/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate Xs 2 | Huawei Pura X Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 4G | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 2107301 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 6200 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1828x2584 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5300 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 7 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP58/IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×139.3×5.4 mm | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | |
| Weight | 255 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1520 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate Xs 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 7MP
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate Xs 2
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate Xs 2
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate Xs 2 and Huawei Pura X Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura X Max leads Huawei Mate Xs 2 by 46.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate Xs 2
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate Xs 2 and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (55/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (72/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate Xs 2 or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate Xs 2 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate Xs 2 and the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Mate Xs 2 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Huawei Pura X Max — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate Xs 2 or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on camera score (55/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate Xs 2 or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate Xs 2 over the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Mate Xs 2 is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users.