ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro vs Huawei Mate X3
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, 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 60/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate X3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,530,652 vs 1,135,878); the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro is thinner (10.3mm vs 11.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro
Huawei Mate X3
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 238g vs 239g
- Better camera (48/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1530652 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3537
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro vs the Huawei Mate X3, the Huawei Mate X3 scores 1 points higher (61/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (72/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 20/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro | Huawei Mate X3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 1530652 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 7.8" Foldable OLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 2200x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ROG UI | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro and Huawei Mate X3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate X3 leads ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro by 25.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (72/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 20/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro or the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate X3 edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro and the Huawei Mate X3?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Huawei Mate X3 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro or the Huawei Mate X3?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro leads on camera score (48/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro or the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on performance (72/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro over the Huawei Mate X3?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users.