Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs OnePlus 16
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 70/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 1,825,771).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
OnePlus 16
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Overall rating 70/100
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 1825771
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1636
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5775
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the OnePlus 16, the OnePlus 16 scores 25 points higher (95/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (95/100 vs 74/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | OnePlus 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1825771 | 4627389 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 12873 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 299 g | — | |
| Launch price | $2799 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and OnePlus 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by 60.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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OnePlus 16
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (100/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (90/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (95/100 vs 74/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by 25 points (95/100 vs 70/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the OnePlus 16?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the OnePlus 16 — 95/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the OnePlus 16?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.