Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads — 70/100 vs 59/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,771 vs 1,135,878); the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro is noticeably lighter (220g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1825771 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 220g vs 299g
- Better display (89/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate scores 11 points higher (70/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (67/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (74/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (52/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1825771 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 3537 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 11, Joy UI 12.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | — | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | 163.8×76.4×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro by 60.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (89/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (67/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (74/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (52/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro is a better fit for active users.