Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Poco X8 Pro
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $2799 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads — 70/100 vs 64/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5600); the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,085,754 vs 1,825,771); the Poco X8 Pro is noticeably lighter (196g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Poco X8 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 1555
- Better camera (67/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2085754 vs 1825771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 5775
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 196g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $2799
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate scores 6 points higher (70/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 48/100, Poco X8 Pro — 62/100; 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 X8 Pro and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate are nearly equal (77/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (67/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (74/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 1825771 | 2085754 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 6405 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco X8 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 X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by 12.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $2449. Poco X8 Pro was $2449 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate are nearly equal (77/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (83/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (67/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (74/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate edges out the Poco X8 Pro by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Poco X8 Pro?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Poco X8 Pro?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.