Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Sony Xperia 1 V
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Sony Xperia 1 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads — 67/100 vs 64/100 (a 3-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 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 V is noticeably lighter (187g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Sony Xperia 1 V
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (67/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 V better?
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 187g vs 299g
- Better display (90/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Sony Xperia 1 V, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate scores 3 points higher (67/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (67/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (74/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Sony Xperia 1 V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1761879 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 5311 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 187 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 1 V
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 V
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 V
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 1 V
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display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (90/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (67/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (74/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Sony Xperia 1 V?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate edges out the Sony Xperia 1 V 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 Sony Xperia 1 V?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Sony Xperia 1 V — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Sony Xperia 1 V?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 39/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Sony Xperia 1 V?
The Sony Xperia 1 V is a better fit for active users.