Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $2799 and $2899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads — 70/100 vs 69/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is faster in AnTuTu (2,926,532 vs 1,825,771); the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is thinner (4.0mm vs 12.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 299g vs 309g
- Cheaper at launch: $2799 vs $2899
- Better camera (67/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2926532 vs 1825771
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1636
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5775
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (70/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate scores 1 points higher (70/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (90/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 48/100, Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 46/100; 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 TriFold notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (90/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate are nearly equal (70/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (67/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (74/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (52/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1825771 | 2926532 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 9287 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 2160x1584 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | 159.2×75.0×12.9 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 309 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | $2899 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- 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 TriFold
- 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2160x1584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by 37.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (90/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate are nearly equal (70/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (67/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (74/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (52/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold 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 TriFold?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on performance (90/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for gamers and power users.