Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $2799 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra leads — 74/100 vs 70/100 (a 4-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 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,341,394 vs 1,825,771); the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is noticeably lighter (232g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 34/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2341394 vs 1825771
- Better Geekbench Single: 2250 vs 1636
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7200 vs 5775
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 232g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $1299 vs $2799
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (76/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra scores 4 points higher (74/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 48/100, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra — 58/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is a bit better (83/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (88/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is a bit better (76/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (52/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1825771 | 2341394 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 2250 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 7200 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 6.8" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 3088x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 144 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 14 / One UI 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | 162.3×79.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 232 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- 6.8" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3088x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra leads Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by 22.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1500. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra was $1500 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is a bit better (83/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (88/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is a bit better (76/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (74/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (52/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra edges out the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate 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 S24 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra leads on camera score (76/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra leads on performance (83/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.