Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $2799 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 67/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- 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 S25 Edge better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 163g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $1099 vs $2799
- Better camera (73/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 8 points higher (75/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 42/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 60/100; 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 "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (73/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (74/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (97/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9490 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- 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 S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1700. Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge was $1700 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (89/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (73/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (74/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (97/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge edges out the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by just 8 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 S25 Edge?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.