Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs Huawei Mate X3
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads — 74/100 vs 61/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 4800); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,725,229 vs 1,530,652); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is noticeably lighter (207g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
Huawei Mate X3
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1725229 vs 1530652
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 5700 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 207g vs 239g
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 72/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1680
- Overall rating 61/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs the Huawei Mate X3, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro scores 13 points higher (74/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (81/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (75/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (67/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (81/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (55/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | Huawei Mate X3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 1725229 | 1530652 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 7.8" Foldable OLED | |
| Resolution | 2844x1260 | 2200x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5700 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro and Huawei Mate X3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads Huawei Mate X3 by 12.7% 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 80 Pro and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (75/100 vs 72/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (67/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (81/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (55/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate X3 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Huawei Mate X3 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro over the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users.