Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Nokia 8
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835; launch prices were $2799 and $699. 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 3090); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,771 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Nokia 8
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1825771 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $2799
- Better portability (84/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Nokia 8, 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 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 48/100, Nokia 8 — 0/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (75/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (67/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (74/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (84/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Nokia 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | |
| AnTuTu | 1825771 | 438016 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 427 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 1500 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 5.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 2560x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 3090 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 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 7.1 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 160 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and Nokia 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads Nokia 8 by 316.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $2100. Nokia 8 was $2100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (75/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (67/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (74/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (84/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Nokia 8?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 41 points (70/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Nokia 8?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Nokia 8 — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Nokia 8?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Nokia 8?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Nokia 8?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.