Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Huawei nova 14i
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Huawei nova 14i (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G; launch prices were $2799 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads — 70/100 vs 38/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 14i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5600); the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,771 vs 424,216); the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 14i doesn't; the Huawei nova 14i is noticeably lighter (216g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Huawei nova 14i
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1825771 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 1423
- Faster charging: 66W vs 22W
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Huawei nova 14i better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5600 mAh
- Lighter: 216g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $2799
- Overall rating 38/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Huawei nova 14i, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate scores 32 points higher (70/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 55/100). Value score: Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 48/100, Huawei nova 14i — 4/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (75/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (67/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (74/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Huawei nova 14i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 1825771 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 1423 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 7.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 22W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | EMUI 14.2 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP58 | — | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | 171.6×79.9×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | $400 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova 14i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei nova 14i
- 7.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova 14i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and Huawei nova 14i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads Huawei nova 14i by 330.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $2399. Huawei nova 14i was $2399 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (75/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (67/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (74/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Huawei nova 14i?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i by 32 points (70/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Huawei nova 14i?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Huawei nova 14i — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Huawei nova 14i?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Huawei nova 14i?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Huawei nova 14i?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.