Huawei Mate 70 vs Huawei Mate X3
The Huawei Mate 70 (2024) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 70 leads — 66/100 vs 61/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 4800); the Huawei Mate X3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,530,652 vs 1,383,793); the Huawei Mate 70 is noticeably lighter (203g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70
Huawei Mate X3
What makes Huawei Mate 70 better?
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 203g vs 239g
- Better camera (52/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1530652 vs 1383793
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 4446
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 vs the Huawei Mate X3, the Huawei Mate 70 scores 5 points higher (66/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 leads (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Huawei Mate 70 are nearly equal (72/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 is a bit better (72/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (59/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 | Huawei Mate X3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 1383793 | 1530652 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 7.8" Foldable OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2200x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.3 | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×75.9×7.8 mm | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | $780 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 and Huawei Mate X3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate X3 leads Huawei Mate 70 by 9.6% 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 and the Huawei Mate 70 are nearly equal (72/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 is a bit better (72/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (59/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 or the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate 70 edges out the Huawei Mate X3 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 and the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate 70 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Huawei Mate X3 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 or the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate 70 leads on camera score (52/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 over the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate 70 is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users.