Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $2799 and $2199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 77/100 vs 70/100 (a 7-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 Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,453,998 vs 1,825,771); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is noticeably lighter (215g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 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 44/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3453998 vs 1825771
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1636
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5775
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $2199 vs $2799
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 7 points higher (77/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 48/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 62/100; 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 Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 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 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1825771 | 3453998 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 11047 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 299 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | $2199 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by 47.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $600. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra was $600 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (96/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 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 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra edges out the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by just 7 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 Fold8 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 77/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.