Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $2799 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 70/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5600); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 1,825,771); the Vivo iQOO 13 is noticeably lighter (207g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 73/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 1825771
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1636
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5775
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 207g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $650 vs $2799
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 14 points higher (84/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 48/100, Vivo iQOO 13 — 82/100; 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 Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (74/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1825771 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 9287 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | $650 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by 42.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $2149. Vivo iQOO 13 was $2149 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (91/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (74/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.