Apple iPhone 17e vs Huawei Mate X3
The Apple iPhone 17e (2026) 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 Huawei Mate X3 leads — 61/100 vs 59/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate X3 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3600); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 17e is faster in AnTuTu (2,156,126 vs 1,530,652); the Apple iPhone 17e is noticeably lighter (163g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17e
Huawei Mate X3
What makes Apple iPhone 17e better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2156126 vs 1530652
- Better Geekbench Single: 3692 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9454 vs 4688
- Lighter: 163g vs 239g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3600 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Better camera (40/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 21/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17e vs the Huawei Mate X3, the Huawei Mate X3 scores 2 points higher (61/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e leads (89/100 vs 72/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (64/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (89/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (82/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (64/100 vs 21/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (83/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17e | Huawei Mate X3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 1530652 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3692 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9454 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 7.8" Foldable OLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 2200x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3600 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 24MP
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17e
- 3600 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17e and Huawei Mate X3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17e leads Huawei Mate X3 by 40.9% 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 17e notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (89/100 vs 72/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (82/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (64/100 vs 21/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (83/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate X3 edges out the Apple iPhone 17e by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17e and the Huawei Mate X3?
The Apple iPhone 17e has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Huawei Mate X3 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Huawei Mate X3?
The Apple iPhone 17e leads on performance (89/100 vs 72/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17e over the Huawei Mate X3?
The Apple iPhone 17e is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users.