Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Nokia G42
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads — 70/100 vs 39/100 (a 31-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 477,542); the Nokia G42 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Nokia G42
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1825771 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 20W
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Nokia G42 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 299g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Nokia G42, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate scores 31 points higher (70/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 41/100). 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 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (75/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (66/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (67/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (74/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Nokia G42 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1825771 | 477542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 1816 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 20W | |
| 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 | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 560 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | — | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and Nokia G42, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads Nokia G42 by 282.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nokia G42
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (75/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (66/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (67/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (74/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Nokia G42?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 31 points (70/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Nokia G42?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Nokia G42 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Nokia G42?
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 Nokia G42?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Nokia G42?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.