Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Huawei nova Y71
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Huawei nova Y71 (2023) runs on the Kirin 710A. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads — 70/100 vs 33/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y71 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,771 vs 343,622); the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova Y71 doesn't; the Huawei nova Y71 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Huawei nova Y71
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1825771 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 1201
- Faster charging: 66W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Huawei nova Y71 better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5600 mAh
- Lighter: 199g vs 299g
- Overall rating 33/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Huawei nova Y71, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate scores 37 points higher (70/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y71 (75/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y71 (66/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y71 (67/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y71 (74/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Huawei nova Y71 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Huawei nova Y71 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Kirin 710A | |
| AnTuTu | 1825771 | 343622 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 318 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 1201 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP58 | — | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | 168.3×77.7×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova Y71
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei nova Y71
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova Y71
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and Huawei nova Y71, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads Huawei nova Y71 by 431.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei nova Y71
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y71 (75/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y71 (66/100 vs 37/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y71 (67/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y71 (74/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Huawei nova Y71 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Huawei nova Y71?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y71 by 37 points (70/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Huawei nova Y71?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Huawei nova Y71 — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Huawei nova Y71?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Huawei nova Y71?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Huawei nova Y71?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.