HMD Skyline vs Huawei Mate X3
The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Skyline leads — 62/100 vs 61/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate X3 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate X3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,530,652 vs 798,429); the HMD Skyline is noticeably lighter (209g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
Huawei Mate X3
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 209g vs 239g
- Better camera (75/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1530652 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 33W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the Huawei Mate X3, the HMD Skyline scores 1 points higher (62/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (72/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline leads (75/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (64/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (72/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (75/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (64/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Skyline notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (44/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Huawei Mate X3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 1530652 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 7.8" Foldable OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2200x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Skyline and Huawei Mate X3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate X3 leads HMD Skyline by 47.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (72/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (75/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (64/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Skyline notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (44/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the Huawei Mate X3?
The HMD Skyline edges out the Huawei Mate X3 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the Huawei Mate X3?
The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Huawei Mate X3 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Skyline or the Huawei Mate X3?
The HMD Skyline leads on camera score (75/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Skyline or the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on performance (72/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the HMD Skyline over the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users.