Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Lava Play Max
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. 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 5000); the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,771 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Lava Play Max
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1825771 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 2918
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 33W
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Overall rating 48/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Lava Play Max, 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 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (67/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (74/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Lava Play Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1825771 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 1001 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 2918 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 299 g | — | |
| Launch price | $2799 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and Lava Play Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads Lava Play Max by 107.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Lava Play Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (75/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (67/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (74/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Lava Play Max?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max by 22 points (70/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Lava Play Max?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Lava Play Max — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Lava Play Max?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Lava Play Max?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Lava Play Max?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.