Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Huawei nova 9 SE
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Huawei nova 9 SE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads — 70/100 vs 39/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,771 vs 424,216); the Huawei nova 9 SE is noticeably lighter (191g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Huawei nova 9 SE
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
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 4000 mAh
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Huawei nova 9 SE better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 299g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Huawei nova 9 SE, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate scores 31 points higher (70/100 vs 39/100). 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 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (75/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (67/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (74/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Huawei nova 9 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | — | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova 9 SE
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- 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 9 SE
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova 9 SE
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and Huawei nova 9 SE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads Huawei nova 9 SE by 330.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei nova 9 SE
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (75/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (67/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (74/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Huawei nova 9 SE?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE by 31 points (70/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Huawei nova 9 SE?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Huawei nova 9 SE — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Huawei nova 9 SE?
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 9 SE?
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 9 SE?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.