Huawei Mate Xs 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

The Huawei Mate Xs 2 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 4G, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 65/100 vs 28/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4500); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably lighter (215g vs 255g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 by 37 points (65/100 vs 28/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate Xs 2
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 33
Battery 35
Design 0
Value for money 55
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 45
Battery 40
Design 31
Value for money 0
What makes Huawei Mate Xs 2 better?
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 45W

  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4500 mAh
  • Lighter: 215g vs 255g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (45/100 vs 33/100)
  • Longer battery life (40/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Mate Xs 2 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 37 points higher (65/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (45/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Mate Xs 2 leads (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (45/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Mate Xs 2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (55/100 vs 0/100).

Huawei Mate Xs 2: The Huawei Mate Xs 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Mate Xs 2 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 4G Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3942923
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 7.8" Foldable OLED 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution 2200x2480 1968x2184
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 66W 45W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 7 MP 10 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS HarmonyOS 2.0 Android 16 / One UI 8.5
NFC yes yes
Protection IP48
Dimensions 156.5×139.3×5.4 mm
Weight 255 g 215 g
Price $1999
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate Xs 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 7MP
33
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 10MP
45
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Mate Xs 2
  • 7.8" Foldable OLED
  • Resolution: 2200x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate Xs 2
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
40
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei Mate Xs 2
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
$1999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (92/100 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 Z Fold8 is a bit better (45/100 vs 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (31/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Mate Xs 2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (55/100 vs 0/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate Xs 2 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 by 37 points (65/100 vs 28/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Mate Xs 2 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Huawei Mate Xs 2 has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 65/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate Xs 2 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (45/100 vs 33/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate Xs 2 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Mate Xs 2 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Huawei Mate Xs 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.