Huawei Mate Xs 2 vs Huawei Pura X Max
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Huawei Mate Xs 2
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1category wins
Huawei Pura X Max
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3category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Huawei Pura X Max
Bigger battery
Huawei Pura X Max
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Huawei Mate Xs 2
Lighter body
Huawei Pura X Max
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Huawei Mate Xs 2 | Huawei Pura X Max |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 7.8 | 7.7 |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution Height | 2480 | 2584 |
| Resolution Width | 2200 | 1828 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 |
| PPI | 424 | 412 |
| Screen-to-body | 89.8 | 89.8 |
| Other | — | Cover display: LTPO2 OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 1440Hz PWM, 5.4 inches, 1264 x 1848 pixels, 412 PPI, Huawei Kunlun Glass 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Huawei Mate Xs 2 | Huawei Pura X Max |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | 9-core (1x2.75 GHz & 4x2.27 GHz & 4x1.72 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Maleoon 935 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 888 4G | Kirin 9030 Pro |
| Process (nm) | 5 | 6 |
| OS Name | — | HarmonyOS |
| UI Skin | EMUI 12 | — |
| OS Version | — | 6.1 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Huawei Mate Xs 2 +10%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Huawei Pura X Max +46%AnTuTu
Huawei Pura X Max +52%| Spec | Huawei Mate Xs 2 | Huawei Pura X Max |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 1,500 | 1,362 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 3,537 | 5,169 |
| AnTuTu | 1,135,878 | 1,725,229 |
Memory
| Spec | Huawei Mate Xs 2 | Huawei Pura X Max |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot) | No |
| Variants | 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Huawei Mate Xs 2 | Huawei Pura X Max |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/240fps | 4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid |
| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Count | 3 | 3 |
| periscope telephoto | — | 50 MP, f/2.2, 81mm, (periscope telephoto) |
| Telephoto | 8 MP, f/2.4, 81mm, (telephoto) | — |
| ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) | 12.5 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.4, 24mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Huawei Mate Xs 2 | Huawei Pura X Max |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/240fps | 4K, 1080p, HDR Vivid |
| Features | HDR | — |
| Count | 1 | 2 |
| Lens | 10.7 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.4, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei Mate Xs 2 | Huawei Pura X Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 4600 | 5300 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | — |
| Wired Charging (W) | 66 | 66 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | — | 50 |
Body
| Spec | Huawei Mate Xs 2 | Huawei Pura X Max |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Glass front (Kunlun Glass 2), aluminosilicate glass back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
| Folded height (mm) | 156.5 | 85 |
| Folded thickness (mm) | 11.1 | 11.2 |
| Folded width (mm) | 75.5 | 120 |
| Height (mm) | 156.5 | 166.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Other | — | IP58/IP59 dust protected and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1m for 30 min) Stylus support |
| Weight (g) | 255 | 229 |
| Width (mm) | 139.3 | 120 |
Launch
| Spec | Huawei Mate Xs 2 | Huawei Pura X Max |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022, April 28 | 2026, April 20 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, May 07 | Available. Released 2026, May 18 |
Network
| Spec | Huawei Mate Xs 2 | Huawei Pura X Max |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 | LTE |
| 5G Bands | — | SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei Mate Xs 2 | Huawei Pura X Max |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6 |
| infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I + B1c + B2a), GALILEO (E1 + E5a), QZSS (L1 + L5), NavIC (L5) | GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), GLONASS, NavIC |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 3.1 | 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
Sound
| Spec | Huawei Mate Xs 2 | Huawei Pura X Max |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Huawei Mate Xs 2 | Huawei Pura X Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Huawei Mate Xs 2 and Huawei Pura X Max are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Huawei Pura X Max packs a 5300 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Huawei Pura X Max posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
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