Huawei Mate 80 vs Huawei Mate X3
The Huawei Mate 80 (2025) 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 80 leads — 65/100 vs 61/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 has the bigger battery (5750 mAh vs 4800); the Huawei Mate 80 is faster in AnTuTu (1,589,460 vs 1,530,652); the Huawei Mate 80 is noticeably lighter (203g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80
Huawei Mate X3
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1589460 vs 1530652
- Bigger battery: 5750 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 203g vs 239g
- Better camera (41/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 4446
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 vs the Huawei Mate X3, the Huawei Mate 80 scores 4 points higher (65/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (81/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Huawei Mate 80 are nearly equal (72/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (81/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (57/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 | Huawei Mate X3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 1589460 | 1530652 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 7.8" Foldable OLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 2200x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5750 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 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 | 203 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 and Huawei Mate X3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 leads Huawei Mate X3 by 3.8% 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 80 are nearly equal (72/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (81/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (57/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate 80 edges out the Huawei Mate X3 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 and the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate 80 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Huawei Mate X3 — 61/100.
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 over the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users.