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 $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 75/100 vs 70/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 1,825,771); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g 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 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 1825771
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1636
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 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 camera (77/100 vs 67/100)
- 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 S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 5 points higher (75/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 67/100). 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 S26 — 64/100; 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 (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (77/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (74/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (89/100 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 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 9100 | |
| 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 | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| 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 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 | 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 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
- 6.2" 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 S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- 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: $2000. Samsung Galaxy S26 was $2000 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 (81/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (77/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (74/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 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 S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 edges out the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by just 5 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 S26?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 67/100).
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.