Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Redmi Turbo 5
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $2799 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads — 70/100 vs 66/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5600); the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,112,047 vs 1,825,771); the Redmi Turbo 5 is noticeably lighter (204g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Redmi Turbo 5
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 1555
- Better camera (67/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2112047 vs 1825771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 5775
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 204g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $2799
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate scores 4 points higher (70/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 48/100, Redmi Turbo 5 — 82/100; 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 Redmi Turbo 5 and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate are nearly equal (77/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (67/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 74/100. In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Redmi Turbo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 1825771 | 2112047 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 6405 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 7560 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 | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 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 | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | $250 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- 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
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 leads Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by 13.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $2549. Redmi Turbo 5 was $2549 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate are nearly equal (77/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (67/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 74/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate edges out the Redmi Turbo 5 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Redmi Turbo 5?
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 Redmi Turbo 5?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.