Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $2799 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 67/100 (a 17-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 S26 Ultra is noticeably lighter (214g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 61/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 214g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $1299 vs $2799
- Better camera (86/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 17 points higher (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 42/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 78/100; 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 S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (88/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (86/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (74/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 10686 | |
| 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 | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| 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 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 214 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 S26 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 S26 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 S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1500. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra was $1500 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (88/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (86/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (74/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.