Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Redmi Note 13
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Redmi Note 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685; launch prices were $2799 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads — 70/100 vs 41/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,771 vs 476,175); the Redmi Note 13 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Redmi Note 13
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1825771 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 33W
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 23/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Redmi Note 13 better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $2799
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Redmi Note 13, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate scores 29 points higher (70/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 48/100, Redmi Note 13 — 42/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13 (75/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 13 is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13 (67/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13 (74/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 13 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (67/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Redmi Note 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 1825771 | 476175 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 1396 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 75 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades, HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | 162.3×75.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | $200 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Note 13
- Main: 108MP 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
Redmi Note 13
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 13
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and Redmi Note 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads Redmi Note 13 by 283.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $2599. Redmi Note 13 was $2599 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13 (75/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 13 is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13 (67/100 vs 23/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13 (74/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 13 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (67/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Redmi Note 13?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13 by 29 points (70/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Redmi Note 13?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Redmi Note 13 — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Redmi Note 13?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 23/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Redmi Note 13?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Redmi Note 13?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.