Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Samsung Galaxy S25
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; 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 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S25 is faster in AnTuTu (2,920,032 vs 1,825,771); the Samsung Galaxy S25 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Samsung Galaxy S25
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Better camera (67/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2920032 vs 1825771
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1636
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9600 vs 5775
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 162g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $2799
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Samsung Galaxy S25, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate scores 4 points higher (70/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 leads (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 48/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 — 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, the Samsung Galaxy S25 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 (67/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 (74/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (89/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Samsung Galaxy S25 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1825771 | 2920032 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 9600 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 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 | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 162 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 S25
- 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 S25
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S25
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and Samsung Galaxy S25, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 leads Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by 37.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $2000. Samsung Galaxy S25 was $2000 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (91/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (81/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 (67/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 (74/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (89/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy S25?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate edges out the Samsung Galaxy S25 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 S25?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy S25?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy S25?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 leads on performance (91/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Samsung Galaxy S25?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S25 is a better fit for gamers and power users.