Honor Turbo vs Huawei Mate X3
The Honor Turbo (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, 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 58/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Turbo has the bigger battery (8560 mAh vs 4800); the Huawei Mate X3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,530,652 vs 1,000,207); the Honor Turbo is noticeably lighter (196g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Turbo
Huawei Mate X3
What makes Honor Turbo better?
- Bigger battery: 8560 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Lighter: 196g vs 239g
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1530652 vs 1000207
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3148
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Turbo vs the Huawei Mate X3, the Huawei Mate X3 scores 3 points higher (61/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (72/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Turbo leads (74/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (72/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Turbo is a bit better (74/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Turbo significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (64/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Turbo | Huawei Mate X3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 1000207 | 1530652 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 7.8" Foldable OLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2640 | 2200x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8560 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 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/IP69 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | $215 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Turbo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Turbo
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Turbo
- 8560 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Turbo and Huawei Mate X3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate X3 leads Honor Turbo by 34.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate X3
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (72/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Turbo is a bit better (74/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Turbo significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (64/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Turbo or the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate X3 edges out the Honor Turbo by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Turbo and the Huawei Mate X3?
The Honor Turbo has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Huawei Mate X3 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Turbo or the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Turbo or the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on performance (72/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor Turbo over the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users.