Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Huawei P30
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Huawei P30 (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980; launch prices were $2799 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads — 70/100 vs 45/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 3650); 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 is noticeably lighter (165g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Huawei P30
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 3650 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Huawei P30 better?
- Lighter: 165g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $2799
- Better portability (84/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Huawei P30, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate scores 25 points higher (70/100 vs 45/100). 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 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 48/100, Huawei P30 — 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 notably outperforms the Huawei P30 (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (66/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Huawei P30 (67/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (74/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (84/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Huawei P30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 3650 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 22W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 40 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 9 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | 149.1×71.4×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 165 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei P30
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- 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
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei P30
- 3650 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and Huawei P30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads Huawei P30 by 147.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $2000. Huawei P30 was $2000 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Huawei P30 (75/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (66/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Huawei P30 (67/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (74/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (84/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Huawei P30?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 by 25 points (70/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Huawei P30?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Huawei P30 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Huawei P30?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Huawei P30?
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?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.