Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Vivo iQOO 9T
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Vivo iQOO 9T (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads — 70/100 vs 61/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 4700); the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,771 vs 1,420,808); the Vivo iQOO 9T is noticeably lighter (206g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Vivo iQOO 9T
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1825771 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 4700 mAh
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 9T better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1636
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 206g vs 299g
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Vivo iQOO 9T, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate scores 9 points higher (70/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Vivo iQOO 9T are nearly equal (75/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (67/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (74/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Vivo iQOO 9T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1825771 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 4688 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | — | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 299 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 9T
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 9T
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 9T
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and Vivo iQOO 9T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads Vivo iQOO 9T by 28.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO 9T
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Vivo iQOO 9T are nearly equal (75/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (67/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (74/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO 9T?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate edges out the Vivo iQOO 9T by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Vivo iQOO 9T?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo iQOO 9T — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO 9T?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Vivo iQOO 9T?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 9T is a better fit for active users.