Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Realme GT 8
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $2799 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 70/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5600); the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,825,771); the Realme GT 8 is noticeably lighter (209g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Realme GT 8
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Better camera (67/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1825771
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1636
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5775
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 209g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $2799
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 10 points higher (80/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 48/100, Realme GT 8 — 94/100; 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 Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (98/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1825771 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 9287 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP58 | — | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 299 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 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: $2449. Realme GT 8 was $2449 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (91/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (98/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Realme GT 8?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Realme GT 8?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Realme GT 8?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.