Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $2799 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 80/100 vs 70/100 (a 10-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 S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,128,552 vs 1,825,771); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is noticeably lighter (218g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Samsung Galaxy S25 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 46/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3128552 vs 1825771
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1636
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 5775
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 218g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $1299 vs $2799
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 10 points higher (80/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 67/100). 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 S25 Ultra — 70/100; 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 S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (88/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1825771 | 3128552 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 3100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 9760 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 151 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 218 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 S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- 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 S25 Ultra
- 6.9" 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 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by 41.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1500. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra was $1500 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (92/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (88/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (74/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.