Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350; launch prices were $2799 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 70/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 5100); the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,771 vs 1,724,757); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is noticeably lighter (193g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1825771 vs 1724757
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 4313
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 5100 mAh
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Faster charging: 70W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 193g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $2799
- Better camera (81/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 3 points higher (73/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 48/100, Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 70/100; 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 is a bit better (75/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 1825771 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 4313 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 70W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | — | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads Tecno Camon 40 Premier by 5.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $2349. Tecno Camon 40 Premier was $2349 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (75/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (74/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier 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 Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.