Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $2799 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 70/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5600); the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 1,825,771); the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is noticeably lighter (225g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Better portability (52/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 1825771
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1636
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 5775
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 225g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $2799
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 15 points higher (85/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 48/100, Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 80/100; 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 Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (52/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1825771 | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 10200 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- 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
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by 39.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1800. Xiaomi 15 Ultra was $1800 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (92/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (90/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (87/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (52/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.