Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Lava Play Ultra
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $2799 and $175. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads — 70/100 vs 53/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,771 vs 879,714); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Lava Play Ultra
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 39/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 182g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $2799
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Lava Play Ultra, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate scores 17 points higher (70/100 vs 53/100). 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 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 48/100, Lava Play Ultra — 74/100; 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 Lava Play Ultra (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (67/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (74/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (71/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Lava Play Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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" AMOLED | |
| 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 | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | $175 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and Lava Play Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads Lava Play Ultra by 107.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $2624. Lava Play Ultra was $2624 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (75/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (67/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (74/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (71/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is noticeably better than the Lava Play Ultra — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Lava Play Ultra?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Lava Play Ultra — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Lava Play Ultra?
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 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.