Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $2799 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 70/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,825,771); the Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably lighter (219g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Better portability (52/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1825771
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1636
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5775
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 219g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $2799
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 18 points higher (88/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 48/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 90/100; 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 17 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (90/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1825771 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 11047 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 299 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- 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 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by 50.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $2000. Xiaomi 17 Max was $2000 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (97/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (81/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (90/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (90/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.