Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Vivo V29
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Vivo V29 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads — 70/100 vs 55/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 4600); the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,771 vs 783,606); the Vivo V29 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Vivo V29
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1825771 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Vivo V29 better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 186g vs 299g
- Better display (84/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Vivo V29, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate scores 15 points higher (70/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Vivo V29 (75/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo V29 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Vivo V29 (67/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Vivo V29 (74/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V29 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (72/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Vivo V29 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1825771 | 783606 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 2943 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 13 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | 164.2×74.4×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo V29
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo V29
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo V29
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and Vivo V29, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads Vivo V29 by 133.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo V29
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Vivo V29 (75/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo V29 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (84/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Vivo V29 (67/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Vivo V29 (74/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V29 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (72/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Vivo V29?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is noticeably better than the Vivo V29 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Vivo V29?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo V29 — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Vivo V29?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Vivo V29?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Vivo V29?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.