Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Sony Xperia 5 IV
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. Both devices score the same overall rating of 67/100. Key differences: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Sony Xperia 5 IV
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Better camera (67/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 IV better?
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 172g vs 299g
- Better display (84/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Sony Xperia 5 IV received the same MobileRank rating — 67/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 56/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (74/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (74/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Sony Xperia 5 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1242193 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4188 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 119 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- 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 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia 5 IV
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (84/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (74/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (74/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
Both devices scored 67/100. The clearest difference is portability: better on the Sony Xperia 5 IV (74/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users.