Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads — 70/100 vs 56/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,771 vs 783,606); the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G is noticeably lighter (181g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1825771 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A73 5G better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 181g vs 299g
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate scores 14 points higher (70/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (75/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (67/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (74/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (74/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Samsung Galaxy A73 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1825771 | 783606 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 2943 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | 163.7×76.1×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 181 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and Samsung Galaxy A73 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads Samsung Galaxy A73 5G by 133.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (75/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (67/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (74/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (74/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.