Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs ZTE Avid 589
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the ZTE Avid 589 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads — 70/100 vs 19/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,771 vs 177,554); the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Avid 589 doesn't; the ZTE Avid 589 is noticeably lighter (167g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
ZTE Avid 589
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1825771 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 42/100)
What makes ZTE Avid 589 better?
- Lighter: 167g vs 299g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the ZTE Avid 589, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate scores 51 points higher (70/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (75/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (66/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (67/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (74/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Avid 589 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (80/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | ZTE Avid 589 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 1825771 | 177554 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 723 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 5.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 720x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 2 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP58 | — | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | 142.2×70.9×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 167 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Avid 589
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 2MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Avid 589
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Avid 589
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and ZTE Avid 589, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads ZTE Avid 589 by 928.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Avid 589
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (75/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (66/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (67/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (74/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Avid 589 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (80/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the ZTE Avid 589?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 by 51 points (70/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the ZTE Avid 589?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the ZTE Avid 589 — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the ZTE Avid 589?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the ZTE Avid 589?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the ZTE Avid 589?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.