Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max

The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S; launch prices were $2799 and $1250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads — 73/100 vs 70/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5600); the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,771 vs 1,622,749); the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is noticeably lighter (230g vs 299g).

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max edges out the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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 90s Pro Max

Performance 68
Display 85
Camera 74
Battery 83
Portability 39
Value for money 56

What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1825771 vs 1622749
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 1273
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 3894

  • Higher performance (75/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 39/100)

What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max better?

  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
  • Lighter: 230g vs 299g
  • Cheaper at launch: $1250 vs $2799

  • Better camera (74/100 vs 67/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 74/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max scores 3 points higher (73/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 48/100, Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max — 56/100; 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 68/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (74/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).

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

Specs comparison

Specification Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
Processor Kirin 9050 Pro HiSilicon Kirin 9030S
AnTuTu 1825771 1622749
Geekbench Single 1636 1273
Geekbench Multi 5775 3894
Display 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED 6.9" LTPO OLED
Resolution 2232x3184 1308x2880
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5600 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 66W 100W
Wireless charging 50W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 40 MP 40 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 200 MP
Front camera 8 MP 13 MP
RAM 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS HarmonyOS 7.0 Android 16, EMUI 16
NFC yes yes
Protection IP58 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm
Weight 299 g 230 g
Launch price $2799 $1250

Camera comparison

Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate

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

Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 13MP
74
camera

Display comparison

Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate

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

Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max

  • 6.9" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1308x2880
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Battery and charging

Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate

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

Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
83
battery

Overall performance score

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

Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate Kirin 9050 Pro
70/100
1825771 AnTuTu
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max HiSilicon Kirin 9030S
73/100 -12.5%
1622749 AnTuTu

Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max by 12.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate

$2799

Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max

$1250

Launch price difference: $1549. Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max was $1549 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (75/100 vs 68/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (74/100 vs 67/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 74/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max edges out the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?

The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 67/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?

The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 68/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?

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