Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Huawei nova 6 SE
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Huawei nova 6 SE (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads — 70/100 vs 42/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,771 vs 565,851); the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 6 SE doesn't; the Huawei nova 6 SE is noticeably lighter (183g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Huawei nova 6 SE
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1825771 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 2120
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Huawei nova 6 SE better?
- Lighter: 183g vs 299g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Huawei nova 6 SE, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate scores 28 points higher (70/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 6 SE (75/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (66/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 6 SE (67/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 6 SE (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 6 SE is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Huawei nova 6 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | |
| AnTuTu | 1825771 | 565851 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 797 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 2120 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 6.4" LTPS IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 1080x2310 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 10; EMUI 10 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP58 | — | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | 159.2×76.3×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova 6 SE
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei nova 6 SE
- 6.4" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2310
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova 6 SE
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and Huawei nova 6 SE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads Huawei nova 6 SE by 222.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei nova 6 SE
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 6 SE (75/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (66/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 6 SE (67/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 6 SE (74/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 6 SE is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Huawei nova 6 SE?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 6 SE by 28 points (70/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Huawei nova 6 SE?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Huawei nova 6 SE — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Huawei nova 6 SE?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Huawei nova 6 SE?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Huawei nova 6 SE?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.