Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Huawei P30 Pro
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Huawei P30 Pro (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980; launch prices were $2799 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads — 70/100 vs 48/100 (a 22-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 40 MP; the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,771 vs 736,755); the Huawei P30 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Huawei P30 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1825771 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Huawei P30 Pro better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $2799
- Better portability (60/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Huawei P30 Pro, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate scores 22 points higher (70/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 48/100, Huawei P30 Pro — 6/100; 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 notably outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (74/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Huawei P30 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | |
| AnTuTu | 1825771 | 736755 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 928 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 2875 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 40 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 20 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 9 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | 158.0×73.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei P30 Pro
- Main: 40MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei P30 Pro
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei P30 Pro
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and Huawei P30 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads Huawei P30 Pro by 147.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1800. Huawei P30 Pro was $1800 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (75/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (67/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (74/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Huawei P30 Pro?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro by 22 points (70/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Huawei P30 Pro?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Huawei P30 Pro — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Huawei P30 Pro?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Huawei P30 Pro?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Huawei P30 Pro?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.