Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Poco F8 Pro
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $2799 and $529. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 70/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 5600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,124,552 vs 1,825,771); the Poco F8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Poco F8 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3124552 vs 1825771
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1636
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5775
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $529 vs $2799
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Poco F8 Pro, the Poco F8 Pro scores 9 points higher (79/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 75/100). Value score: Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 48/100, Poco F8 Pro — 78/100; 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 Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate are nearly equal (70/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (74/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Poco F8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1825771 | 3124552 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 9287 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 6210 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | $529 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and Poco F8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by 41.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $2270. Poco F8 Pro was $2270 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (91/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (83/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate are nearly equal (70/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (74/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro edges out the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Poco F8 Pro?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Poco F8 Pro — 79/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Poco F8 Pro?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.