Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Samsung Galaxy A17
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; launch prices were $2799 and $147. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads — 70/100 vs 45/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,771 vs 554,590); the Samsung Galaxy A17 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Samsung Galaxy A17
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1825771 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $147 vs $2799
- Better display (67/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Samsung Galaxy A17, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate scores 25 points higher (70/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 48/100, Samsung Galaxy A17 — 66/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy A17 (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (67/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (74/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (70/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Samsung Galaxy A17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 1825771 | 554590 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 2047 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | $147 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and Samsung Galaxy A17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads Samsung Galaxy A17 by 229.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $2652. Samsung Galaxy A17 was $2652 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (75/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (67/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (74/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (70/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 by 25 points (70/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.