Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Sony Xperia 10 VII
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $2799 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads — 70/100 vs 54/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,771 vs 840,353); the Sony Xperia 10 VII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Sony Xperia 10 VII
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1825771 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VII better?
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 168g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $2799
- Better display (82/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Sony Xperia 10 VII, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate scores 16 points higher (70/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 55/100). 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 53/100). Value score: Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 48/100, Sony Xperia 10 VII — 32/100; 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 Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (67/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (74/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (76/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Sony Xperia 10 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1825771 | 840353 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 3000 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | $449 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and Sony Xperia 10 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads Sony Xperia 10 VII by 117.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $2350. Sony Xperia 10 VII was $2350 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (75/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (82/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (67/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (74/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (76/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 10 VII — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Sony Xperia 10 VII — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.