Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Poco F8
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $2799 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 70/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5600); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,825,771); the Poco F8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Poco F8
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Better camera (67/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1825771
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1636
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5775
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $2799
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Poco F8, the Poco F8 scores 4 points higher (74/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 48/100, Poco F8 — 70/100; 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (67/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Poco F8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1825771 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 9287 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 6.6" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP58 | — | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 299 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 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: $2300. Poco F8 was $2300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (91/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (90/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (67/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (86/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 edges out the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by just 4 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?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Poco F8 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Poco F8?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Poco F8?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.