Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Xiaomi 12T Pro
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Xiaomi 12T Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1; launch prices were $2799 and $600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads — 70/100 vs 68/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,771 vs 1,469,638); the Xiaomi 12T Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Xiaomi 12T Pro
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1825771 vs 1469638
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12T Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1636
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $2799
- Better display (83/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Xiaomi 12T Pro, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate scores 2 points higher (70/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 48/100, Xiaomi 12T Pro — 50/100; 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 and the Xiaomi 12T Pro are nearly equal (75/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Xiaomi 12T Pro are nearly equal (67/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (74/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Xiaomi 12T Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Xiaomi 12T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1825771 | 1469638 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 4688 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 129 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | $600 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 12T Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 12T Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 12T Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and Xiaomi 12T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads Xiaomi 12T Pro by 24.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $2199. Xiaomi 12T Pro was $2199 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Xiaomi 12T Pro are nearly equal (75/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (83/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Xiaomi 12T Pro are nearly equal (67/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (74/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Xiaomi 12T Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate edges out the Xiaomi 12T Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Xiaomi 12T Pro — 68/100.
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 12T Pro is a better fit for active users.