Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Huawei nova 12s
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Huawei nova 12s (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads — 70/100 vs 55/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 4500); the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,771 vs 783,606); the Huawei nova 12s is noticeably lighter (168g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Huawei nova 12s
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1825771 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Huawei nova 12s better?
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 168g vs 299g
- Better display (80/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (90/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Huawei nova 12s, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate scores 15 points higher (70/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12s (75/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 12s is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12s (67/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12s (74/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12s significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (90/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Huawei nova 12s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 1825771 | 783606 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 2943 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 1084x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 60 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | EMUI 14, no Google Play Services | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | — | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | 161.3×75.0×6.9 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova 12s
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei nova 12s
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova 12s
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and Huawei nova 12s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads Huawei nova 12s by 133.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei nova 12s
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12s (75/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 12s is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12s (67/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12s (74/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12s significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (90/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Huawei nova 12s?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 12s — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Huawei nova 12s?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Huawei nova 12s — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Huawei nova 12s?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Huawei nova 12s?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Huawei nova 12s?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.