Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs Huawei Mate X3
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9035, while the Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 61/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 4800); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,811,490 vs 1,530,652); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is noticeably lighter (222g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
Huawei Mate X3
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1811490 vs 1530652
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 222g vs 239g
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 72/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Overall rating 61/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs the Huawei Mate X3, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro scores 14 points higher (75/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (68/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (85/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a bit better (78/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (68/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (85/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (46/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro | Huawei Mate X3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9035 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 1811490 | 1530652 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 7.8" Foldable OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2832 | 2200x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro and Huawei Mate X3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads Huawei Mate X3 by 18.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a bit better (78/100 vs 72/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (68/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (85/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (46/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate X3 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Huawei Mate X3 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on camera score (68/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on performance (78/100 vs 72/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro over the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate 90 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.