Honor X8b vs Huawei Mate X3
The Honor X8b (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, 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 45/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate X3 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate X3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,530,652 vs 424,216); the Huawei Mate X3 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X8b doesn't; the Honor X8b is noticeably lighter (166g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8b
Huawei Mate X3
What makes Honor X8b better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 166g vs 239g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (92/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1530652 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8b vs the Huawei Mate X3, the Huawei Mate X3 scores 16 points higher (61/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (72/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8b leads (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (64/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (72/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8b is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Honor X8b (64/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (92/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8b | Huawei Mate X3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 1530652 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 7.8" Foldable OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 2200x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.2 | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×74.6×6.8 mm | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | |
| Weight | 166 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X8b
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor X8b
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8b
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8b and Huawei Mate X3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate X3 leads Honor X8b by 72.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate X3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (72/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (82/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X8b is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Honor X8b (64/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (92/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8b or the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate X3 is noticeably better than the Honor X8b — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X8b and the Huawei Mate X3?
The Honor X8b has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Huawei Mate X3 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8b or the Huawei Mate X3?
The Honor X8b leads on camera score (51/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8b or the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on performance (72/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8b over the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users.