Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Huawei Mate X3
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 61/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate X3 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3998); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 1,530,652); the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (206g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Huawei Mate X3
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 1530652
- Better Geekbench Single: 3895 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9988 vs 4688
- Lighter: 206g vs 239g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 72/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3998 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the Huawei Mate X3, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro scores 18 points higher (79/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (92/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (94/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (64/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (92/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (94/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (64/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (47/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Huawei Mate X3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 1530652 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3895 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9988 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 7.8" Foldable OLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 2200x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3998 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 168 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 3998 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 9:51 hrs, total 26:48 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Huawei Mate X3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads Huawei Mate X3 by 65.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate X3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (92/100 vs 72/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (94/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (64/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (47/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Huawei Mate X3?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate X3 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Huawei Mate X3?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Huawei Mate X3 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Huawei Mate X3?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Huawei Mate X3?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 72/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro over the Huawei Mate X3?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users.