Huawei Mate Xs 2 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Huawei Mate Xs 2 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 4G, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 28/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably lighter (214g vs 255g).
Huawei Mate Xs 2
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Faster charging: 66W vs 60W
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 20/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 214g vs 255g
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 35/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (32/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate Xs 2 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 47 points higher (75/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Mate Xs 2 leads (55/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (86/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Mate Xs 2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate Xs 2 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 10686 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 7 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×139.3×5.4 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 255 g | 214 g | |
| Price | — | $1299 |
Huawei Mate Xs 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 7MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Huawei Mate Xs 2
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate Xs 2
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Huawei Mate Xs 2
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (84/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (86/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (51/100 vs 35/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (32/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Mate Xs 2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate Xs 2 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 by 47 points (75/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate Xs 2 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate Xs 2 has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate Xs 2 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate Xs 2 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (84/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate Xs 2 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate Xs 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.