Google Pixel 7a vs Huawei Mate X3
The Google Pixel 7a (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G2, 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 Huawei Mate X3 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4385); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate X3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,530,652 vs 1,126,520); the Google Pixel 7a is noticeably lighter (193g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 7a
Huawei Mate X3
What makes Google Pixel 7a better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 193g vs 239g
- Better camera (67/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1530652 vs 1126520
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1461
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3867
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4385 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 7W
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 70/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 7a vs the Huawei Mate X3, the Huawei Mate X3 scores 1 points higher (61/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a leads (67/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (64/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (72/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (82/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (67/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (64/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (52/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 7a | Huawei Mate X3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 1126520 | 1530652 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1461 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3867 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 7.8" Foldable OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2200x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4385 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 152.0×72.9×9.0 mm | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 7a
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 7a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 7a
- 4385 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 7a and Huawei Mate X3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate X3 leads Google Pixel 7a by 26.4% 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 Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (82/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (67/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (64/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (52/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 7a or the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate X3 edges out the Google Pixel 7a by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 7a and the Huawei Mate X3?
The Google Pixel 7a has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Huawei Mate X3 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 7a or the Huawei Mate X3?
The Google Pixel 7a leads on camera score (67/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 7a or the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on performance (72/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 7a over the Huawei Mate X3?
The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users.