Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Poco M8
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $2799 and $209. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads — 70/100 vs 54/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 5520); the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,771 vs 840,353); the Poco M8 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Poco M8
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1825771 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 5520 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Poco M8 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 178g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $209 vs $2799
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Poco M8, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate scores 16 points higher (70/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 55/100). 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 54/100). Value score: Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 48/100, Poco M8 — 66/100; 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 Poco M8 (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M8 is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (67/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Poco M8 (74/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (79/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Poco M8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1825771 | 840353 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 3000 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 5520 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| 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 | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | $209 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco M8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco M8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco M8
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and Poco M8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads Poco M8 by 117.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $2590. Poco M8 was $2590 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Poco M8 (75/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M8 is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (67/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Poco M8 (74/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (79/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Poco M8?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is noticeably better than the Poco M8 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Poco M8?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Poco M8 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Poco M8?
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 Poco M8?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Poco M8?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.