Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads — 70/100 vs 60/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9210 mAh vs 5600); the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,771 vs 1,007,140); the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (230g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1825771 vs 1007140
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 1099
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 3481
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 9210 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 230g vs 299g
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate scores 10 points higher (70/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (75/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (67/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (52/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1825771 | 1007140 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 1099 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 3481 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 9210 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | 163.5×78.3×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- 9210 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads Redmi Note 17 Pro Max by 81.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (75/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (84/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (67/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (52/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life.