HMD Aura vs Huawei Mate X3
The HMD Aura (2024) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1, 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 21/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Aura has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate X3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,530,652 vs 153,667); the Huawei Mate X3 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Aura doesn't; the HMD Aura is noticeably lighter (175g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura
Huawei Mate X3
What makes HMD Aura better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 175g vs 239g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1530652 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 846
- Faster charging: 66W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Aura vs the Huawei Mate X3, the Huawei Mate X3 scores 40 points higher (61/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (72/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (64/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (72/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (82/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the HMD Aura (64/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (64/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura | Huawei Mate X3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 1530652 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 7.8" Foldable OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2200x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.5×8.9 mm | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Aura
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Aura and Huawei Mate X3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate X3 leads HMD Aura by 90.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (72/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (82/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (40/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the HMD Aura (64/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (64/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura or the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura by 40 points (61/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Aura and the Huawei Mate X3?
The HMD Aura has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Huawei Mate X3 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Aura or the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Aura or the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on performance (72/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Aura over the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users.