Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $2799 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 70/100 vs 67/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably lighter (215g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Better camera (67/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $1999 vs $2799
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 3 points higher (70/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 42/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 48/100; 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 Fold8 is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (67/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (74/100 vs 52/100). 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2814251 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 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 | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- 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
- 7.6" 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
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $800. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 was $800 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (67/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (74/100 vs 52/100).
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?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 edges out the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by just 3 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?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 50/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.