Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads — 71/100 vs 70/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,771 vs 1,294,871); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is noticeably lighter (204g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1825771 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 56/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1636
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 204g vs 299g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition scores 1 points higher (71/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (75/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (86/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1825771 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 4188 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | — | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition by 41.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (75/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (86/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (74/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition edges out the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.