Huawei Mate 20 vs Huawei Mate X3
The Huawei Mate 20 (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 39/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate X3 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate X3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,530,652 vs 736,755); the Huawei Mate 20 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 20
Huawei Mate X3
What makes Huawei Mate 20 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 239g
- Better portability (64/100 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 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 23/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 vs the Huawei Mate X3, the Huawei Mate X3 scores 22 points higher (61/100 vs 39/100). 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 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (64/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (72/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (82/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (40/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (64/100 vs 23/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (64/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 | 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 | 6.5" LCD | 7.8" Foldable OLED | |
| Resolution | 2244x1080 | 2200x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 158.2×77.2×8.3 mm | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 20
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 20
- 6.5" LCD
- Resolution: 2244x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 20
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 20 and Huawei Mate X3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate X3 leads Huawei Mate 20 by 51.9% 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (72/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (82/100 vs 41/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (40/100 vs 25/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (64/100 vs 23/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (64/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 by 22 points (61/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 and the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate 20 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Huawei Mate X3 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 25/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on performance (72/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 over the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users.