Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $2799 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads — 70/100 vs 66/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 3900); the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,771 vs 1,712,393); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Samsung Galaxy S23
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1825771 vs 1712393
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1636
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 168g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $2799
- Better display (82/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate scores 4 points higher (70/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 48/100, Samsung Galaxy S23 — 46/100; 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, both devices are on the same level — 75/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 67/100. In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (74/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (83/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1825771 | 1712393 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 5311 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 6.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $2000. Samsung Galaxy S23 was $2000 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 75/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (82/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 67/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (74/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (83/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate edges out the Samsung Galaxy S23 by just 4 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 S23?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users.