Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Samsung Galaxy A56
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy A56 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1580; launch prices were $2799 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads — 70/100 vs 61/100 (a 9-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 1,251,512); the Samsung Galaxy A56 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Samsung Galaxy A56
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1825771 vs 1251512
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 1353
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 3832
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A56 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 198g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 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 Samsung Galaxy A56, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate scores 9 points higher (70/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 48/100, Samsung Galaxy A56 — 44/100; 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 is a bit better (75/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (67/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (67/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Samsung Galaxy A56 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Exynos 1580 | |
| AnTuTu | 1825771 | 1251512 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 1353 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 3832 | |
| 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 | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 114 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | 162.2×77.5×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A56
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 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 A56
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and Samsung Galaxy A56, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads Samsung Galaxy A56 by 45.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $2300. Samsung Galaxy A56 was $2300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (75/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (67/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (74/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 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 Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate edges out the Samsung Galaxy A56 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Samsung Galaxy A56 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy A56 is a better fit for active users.