Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Nubia Air
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300; launch prices were $2799 and $199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads — 70/100 vs 51/100 (a 19-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 639,225); the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Nubia Air
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1825771 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 33W
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Nubia Air better?
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 172g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $2799
- Better display (83/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (90/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Nubia Air, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate scores 19 points higher (70/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 34/100). 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, Nubia Air — 64/100; 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 Nubia Air (75/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (67/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Nubia Air (74/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (90/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Nubia Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Unisoc T8300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1825771 | 639225 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 2073 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 1224x2720 | |
| 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 | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | $199 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and Nubia Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads Nubia Air by 185.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $2600. Nubia Air was $2600 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Nubia Air (75/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (83/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (67/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Nubia Air (74/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (90/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Nubia Air?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is noticeably better than the Nubia Air — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Nubia Air?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Nubia Air — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Nubia Air?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Nubia Air?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Nubia Air?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.