Honor Magic8 vs Huawei Mate X3
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 61/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4800); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,530,652); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Huawei Mate X3
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1530652
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 205g vs 239g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 72/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Overall rating 61/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Huawei Mate X3, the Honor Magic8 scores 27 points higher (88/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (98/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (85/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (56/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Huawei Mate X3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1530652 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 7.8" Foldable OLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2200x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Huawei Mate X3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Huawei Mate X3 by 163.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate X3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (98/100 vs 72/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (85/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (56/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Mate X3?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 by 27 points (88/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Mate X3?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Huawei Mate X3 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Mate X3?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Mate X3?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 72/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Huawei Mate X3?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users.