Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $2799 and $999. Both devices score the same overall rating of 70/100. Key differences: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 1,825,771); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Samsung Galaxy S26+
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Better camera (67/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 1825771
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1636
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 5775
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 190g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $2799
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ received the same MobileRank rating — 70/100. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ 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 54/100). Value score: Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 48/100, Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 50/100; 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 S26+ notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (67/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (74/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (72/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1825771 | 3161126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 9200 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| 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 | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 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 S26+
- 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 S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by 42.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1800. Samsung Galaxy S26+ was $1800 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (91/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (89/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (67/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (74/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (72/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
Both devices scored 70/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (91/100 vs 75/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
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 S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.