Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Huawei Pura 90 Plus

The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Huawei Pura 90 Plus (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9025; launch prices were $2799 and $815. Both devices score the same overall rating of 70/100. Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Plus has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 5600); the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,771 vs 1,325,732); the Huawei Pura 90 Plus is noticeably lighter (220g vs 299g).

Both devices scored the same rating of 70/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate

Performance 75
Display 66
Camera 67
Battery 74
Portability 52
Value for money 48

Huawei Pura 90 Plus

Performance 67
Display 85
Camera 67
Battery 81
Portability 44
Value for money 54

What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1825771 vs 1325732
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 1420
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 4199

  • Higher performance (75/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 44/100)

What makes Huawei Pura 90 Plus better?

  • Bigger battery: 5700 vs 5600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
  • Lighter: 220g vs 299g
  • Cheaper at launch: $815 vs $2799

  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 74/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)

Comparison verdict

The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Huawei Pura 90 Plus received the same MobileRank rating — 70/100. Value score: Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 48/100, Huawei Pura 90 Plus — 54/100; 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 is a bit better (75/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Plus notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 67/100. In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Plus is a bit better (81/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).

Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate: The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.
Huawei Pura 90 Plus: The Huawei Pura 90 Plus is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate Huawei Pura 90 Plus
Processor Kirin 9050 Pro HiSilicon Kirin 9025
AnTuTu 1825771 1325732
Geekbench Single 1636 1420
Geekbench Multi 5775 4199
Display 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED 6.8" LTPO OLED
Resolution 2232x3184 1276x2848
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5600 mAh 5700 mAh
Charging 66W 100W
Wireless charging 50W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 40 MP 40 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 48 MP
Front camera 8 MP 13 MP
RAM 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS HarmonyOS 7.0 HarmonyOS 7
NFC yes yes
Protection IP58 IP68
Dimensions 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm 163.1×76.1×8.3 mm
Weight 299 g 220 g
Launch price $2799 $815

Camera comparison

Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate

  • Main: 50MP f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
67
camera

Huawei Pura 90 Plus

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 13MP
67
camera

Display comparison

Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate

  • 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2232x3184
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
66
display

Huawei Pura 90 Plus

  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1276x2848
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Battery and charging

Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate

  • 5600 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
74
battery

Huawei Pura 90 Plus

  • 5700 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and Huawei Pura 90 Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate Kirin 9050 Pro
70/100
1825771 AnTuTu
Huawei Pura 90 Plus HiSilicon Kirin 9025
70/100 -37.7%
1325732 AnTuTu

Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads Huawei Pura 90 Plus by 37.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate

$2799

Huawei Pura 90 Plus

$815

Launch price difference: $1984. Huawei Pura 90 Plus was $1984 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (75/100 vs 67/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Plus notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (85/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 67/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Plus is a bit better (81/100 vs 74/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Huawei Pura 90 Plus?

Both devices scored 70/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (75/100 vs 67/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Huawei Pura 90 Plus?

The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Huawei Pura 90 Plus — 70/100.

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Huawei Pura 90 Plus?

The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 67/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Huawei Pura 90 Plus?

The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Pura 90 Plus is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.