Fairphone 6 vs Huawei Mate X3
The Fairphone 6 (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, 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 53/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate X3 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4415); the Huawei Mate X3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,530,652 vs 1,027,025); the Fairphone 6 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 6
Huawei Mate X3
What makes Fairphone 6 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 239g
- Better camera (42/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1530652 vs 1027025
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4415 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 6 vs the Huawei Mate X3, the Huawei Mate X3 scores 8 points higher (61/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (72/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (64/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (72/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100. In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6 and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (64/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (47/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 6 | Huawei Mate X3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 1027025 | 1530652 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 7.8" Foldable OLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2484 | 2200x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4415 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×73.3×9.6 mm | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 6
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 6
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 6 and Huawei Mate X3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate X3 leads Fairphone 6 by 32.9% 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 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6 and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (64/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (47/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 6 or the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate X3 edges out the Fairphone 6 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 6 and the Huawei Mate X3?
The Fairphone 6 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Huawei Mate X3 — 61/100.
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 6 or the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on performance (72/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 6 over the Huawei Mate X3?
The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users.