Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs Huawei Mate X3
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro (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 49/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate X3 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate X3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,530,652 vs 736,755); the Huawei Mate 20 Pro is noticeably lighter (189g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
Huawei Mate X3
What makes Huawei Mate 20 Pro better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 239g
- Better camera (41/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (59/100 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 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs the Huawei Mate X3, the Huawei Mate X3 scores 12 points higher (61/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (72/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (64/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (72/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (64/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (59/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 Pro | 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" OLED | 7.8" Foldable OLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 2200x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 20 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×72.3×8.6 mm | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | $1049 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 15W
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 20 Pro and Huawei Mate X3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate X3 leads Huawei Mate 20 Pro by 51.9% 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (72/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (82/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (64/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (59/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 Pro or the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate X3 is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 20 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 Pro and the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Huawei Mate X3 — 61/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 20 Pro or the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on performance (72/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 Pro over the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users.