Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Samsung Galaxy A26
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380; launch prices were $2799 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads — 70/100 vs 51/100 (a 19-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 767,711); the Samsung Galaxy A26 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Samsung Galaxy A26
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1825771 vs 767711
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 2710
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A26 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 200g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $2799
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate scores 19 points higher (70/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 34/100). 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 A26 — 52/100; 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (75/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (67/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (74/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 1825771 | 767711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 2710 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 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, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | $250 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads Samsung Galaxy A26 by 137.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $2549. Samsung Galaxy A26 was $2549 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (75/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (67/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (74/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A26 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.