Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Nokia X20
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Nokia X20 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480; launch prices were $2799 and $415. 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 4470); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,771 vs 435,710); the Nokia X20 is noticeably lighter (220g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Nokia X20
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1825771 vs 435710
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 1597
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 4470 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 47/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Nokia X20 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 220g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $415 vs $2799
- Overall rating 39/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Nokia X20, 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 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 48/100, Nokia X20 — 4/100; 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 X20 (75/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Nokia X20 (66/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Nokia X20 (67/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (74/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Nokia X20 (52/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Nokia X20 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 | |
| AnTuTu | 1825771 | 435710 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 689 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 1597 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 4470 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | — | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | 168.9×79.7×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | $415 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia X20
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia X20
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Nokia X20
- 4470 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and Nokia X20, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads Nokia X20 by 319.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $2384. Nokia X20 was $2384 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (75/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Nokia X20 (66/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Nokia X20 (67/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (74/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Nokia X20 (52/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Nokia X20?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 by 31 points (70/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Nokia X20?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Nokia X20 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Nokia X20?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Nokia X20?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Nokia X20?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.