HMD Pulse+ vs Huawei Mate X3
The HMD Pulse+ (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, 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 34/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Pulse+ has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the Huawei Mate X3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,530,652 vs 333,647); the HMD Pulse+ is noticeably lighter (187g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Pulse+
Huawei Mate X3
What makes HMD Pulse+ better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 187g vs 239g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1530652 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 1335
- Faster charging: 66W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Pulse+ vs the Huawei Mate X3, the Huawei Mate X3 scores 27 points higher (61/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (72/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (40/100 vs 30/100). 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 Pulse+ (72/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (64/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (61/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Pulse+ | Huawei Mate X3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 1530652 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 7.8" Foldable OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2200x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Pulse+
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Pulse+
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Pulse+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Pulse+ and Huawei Mate X3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate X3 leads HMD Pulse+ by 78.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (72/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (82/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (64/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (61/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Pulse+ or the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ by 27 points (61/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Pulse+ and the Huawei Mate X3?
The HMD Pulse+ has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Huawei Mate X3 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Pulse+ or the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Pulse+ or the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on performance (72/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the HMD Pulse+ over the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users.