Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Huawei Y9 (2019)
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Huawei Y9 (2019) (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads — 70/100 vs 29/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,771 vs 336,905); the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Y9 (2019) doesn't; the Huawei Y9 (2019) is noticeably lighter (173g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Huawei Y9 (2019)
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1825771 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Huawei Y9 (2019) better?
- Lighter: 173g vs 299g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Huawei Y9 (2019), the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate scores 41 points higher (70/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2019) (75/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (66/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2019) (67/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2019) (74/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y9 (2019) notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (74/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Huawei Y9 (2019) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | |
| AnTuTu | 1825771 | 336905 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 362 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 1222 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP58 | — | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | 162.4×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Y9 (2019)
- Main: 16MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei Y9 (2019)
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Y9 (2019)
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and Huawei Y9 (2019), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads Huawei Y9 (2019) by 441.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Y9 (2019)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2019) (75/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (66/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2019) (67/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2019) (74/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y9 (2019) notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (74/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Huawei Y9 (2019)?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2019) by 41 points (70/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Huawei Y9 (2019)?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Huawei Y9 (2019) — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Huawei Y9 (2019)?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Huawei Y9 (2019)?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Huawei Y9 (2019)?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.