Honor Magic 2 vs Huawei Mate X3
The Honor Magic 2 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, 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 41/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate X3 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate X3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,530,652 vs 736,755); the Honor Magic 2 is noticeably lighter (206g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic 2
Huawei Mate X3
What makes Honor Magic 2 better?
- Lighter: 206g vs 239g
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1530652 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 17/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic 2 vs the Huawei Mate X3, the Huawei Mate X3 scores 20 points higher (61/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (72/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (40/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (64/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (72/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic 2 and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (40/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (64/100 vs 17/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic 2 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (52/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic 2 | Huawei Mate X3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 1530652 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 7.8" Foldable OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2200x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 or Magic UI 2 | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 157.3×75.1×8.3 mm | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic 2
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic 2
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic 2
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic 2 and Huawei Mate X3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate X3 leads Honor Magic 2 by 51.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (72/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic 2 and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (40/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (64/100 vs 17/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic 2 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (52/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic 2 or the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 by 20 points (61/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic 2 and the Huawei Mate X3?
The Honor Magic 2 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Huawei Mate X3 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic 2 or the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic 2 or the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on performance (72/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic 2 over the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users.