Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $2799 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 70/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5600); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 1,825,771); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Overall rating 70/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 1825771
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 1636
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 5775
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $825 vs $2799
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 16 points higher (86/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 48/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro — 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (95/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1825771 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 10070 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | $825 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by 48.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1974. Xiaomi 17 Pro was $1974 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (95/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.