Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Samsung Galaxy M17e
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy M17e (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $2799 and $140. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads — 70/100 vs 43/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M17e has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5600); the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,771 vs 528,398); the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M17e doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy M17e is noticeably lighter (199g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Samsung Galaxy M17e
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1825771 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M17e better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5600 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $2799
- Better portability (57/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Samsung Galaxy M17e, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate scores 27 points higher (70/100 vs 43/100). 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 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 48/100, Samsung Galaxy M17e — 62/100; 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 M17e (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (67/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Samsung Galaxy M17e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1825771 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 1980 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 6.7" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | 167.4×77.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | $140 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- 6.7" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and Samsung Galaxy M17e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads Samsung Galaxy M17e by 245.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $2659. Samsung Galaxy M17e was $2659 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (75/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (67/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (74/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e by 27 points (70/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17e — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
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 M17e?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.