Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Vivo T5x
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Vivo T5x (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo; launch prices were $2799 and $225. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads — 70/100 vs 53/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo T5x has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5600); the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,771 vs 953,150); the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo T5x doesn't; the Vivo T5x is noticeably lighter (219g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Vivo T5x
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1825771 vs 953150
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 3185
- Faster charging: 66W vs 44W
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo T5x better?
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5600 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 219g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $225 vs $2799
- Overall rating 53/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Vivo T5x, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate scores 17 points higher (70/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 48/100, Vivo T5x — 62/100; 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 Vivo T5x (75/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Vivo T5x are nearly equal (66/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Vivo T5x (67/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (74/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Vivo T5x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 1825771 | 953150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 3185 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 1080x2344 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 16, OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | $225 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo T5x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo T5x
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo T5x
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and Vivo T5x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads Vivo T5x by 91.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $2574. Vivo T5x was $2574 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Vivo T5x (75/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Vivo T5x are nearly equal (66/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Vivo T5x (67/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (74/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Vivo T5x?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is noticeably better than the Vivo T5x — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Vivo T5x?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo T5x — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Vivo T5x?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Vivo T5x?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Vivo T5x?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.