Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Poco F8 Ultra
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $2799 and $729. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 70/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,862,914 vs 1,825,771); the Poco F8 Ultra is noticeably lighter (218g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Poco F8 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Better portability (52/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3862914 vs 1825771
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1636
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5775
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 218g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $729 vs $2799
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Poco F8 Ultra, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 19 points higher (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 48/100, Poco F8 Ultra — 92/100; 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 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Poco F8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1825771 | 3862914 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 11047 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 6500 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 | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | $729 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- 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
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and Poco F8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by 52.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $2070. Poco F8 Ultra was $2070 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (97/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (90/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (90/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Poco F8 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.