Apple iPhone 17 vs Huawei Mate X3
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 leads — 76/100 vs 61/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate X3 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 17 is faster in AnTuTu (2,156,126 vs 1,530,652); the Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17
Huawei Mate X3
What makes Apple iPhone 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2156126 vs 1530652
- Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8810 vs 4688
- Lighter: 177g vs 239g
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 72/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3692 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Huawei Mate X3, the Apple iPhone 17 scores 15 points higher (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (88/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (64/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (88/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (64/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (73/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Huawei Mate X3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 1530652 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 7.8" Foldable OLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 2200x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 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 | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- 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
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Huawei Mate X3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 leads Huawei Mate X3 by 40.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate X3
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (88/100 vs 72/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (86/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (64/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (73/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Huawei Mate X3?
The Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate X3 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Huawei Mate X3?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Huawei Mate X3 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Huawei Mate X3?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on camera score (86/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Huawei Mate X3?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on performance (88/100 vs 72/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Huawei Mate X3?
The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users.