Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (2026) runs on the Exynos 2600; launch prices were $2799 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads — 67/100 vs 66/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 4300); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Better camera (67/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 180g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $1099 vs $2799
- Better display (80/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate scores 1 points higher (67/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 42/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — 42/100; 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 Z Flip8 is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (67/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (74/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (80/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3113347 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3235 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 10904 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 10 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 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 299 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1700. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 was $1700 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (67/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (74/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (80/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 by just 1 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 Z Flip8?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.