Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $2799 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 70/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5600); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 1,825,771); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (219g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Better portability (52/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1825771
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1636
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5775
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 219g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $2799
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 18 points higher (88/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 48/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 86/100; 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 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (89/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1825771 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 11047 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| 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 | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by 54.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1800. Xiaomi 17 Pro Max was $1800 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (98/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (81/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (87/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (89/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.