Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Realme GT 5G
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Realme GT 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads — 70/100 vs 57/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,771 vs 1,135,878); the Realme GT 5G is noticeably lighter (186g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Realme GT 5G
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1825771 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Realme GT 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 186g vs 299g
- Better display (81/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Realme GT 5G, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate scores 13 points higher (70/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 5G notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Realme GT 5G (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G (74/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 5G is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Realme GT 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1825771 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 3537 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 11, Realme UI 2 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | — | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | 158.5×73.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme GT 5G
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme GT 5G
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme GT 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and Realme GT 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads Realme GT 5G by 60.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme GT 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 5G notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (81/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Realme GT 5G (67/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G (74/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 5G is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Realme GT 5G?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is noticeably better than the Realme GT 5G — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Realme GT 5G?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Realme GT 5G — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Realme GT 5G?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Realme GT 5G?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Realme GT 5G?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Realme GT 5G is a better fit for active users.