Huawei Mate X3 vs Huawei Mate X6
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Huawei Mate X6 (2024) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate X6 leads — 69/100 vs 61/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate X6 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4800); the Huawei Mate X3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,530,652 vs 1,383,793); the Huawei Mate X6 is thinner (4.6mm vs 11.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Huawei Mate X6
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)
What makes Huawei Mate X6 better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4800 mAh
- Better camera (66/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Huawei Mate X6, the Huawei Mate X6 scores 8 points higher (69/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X6 leads (66/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Huawei Mate X6 are nearly equal (72/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X6 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (66/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X6 is a bit better (72/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate X6 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (52/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Huawei Mate X6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 1383793 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1370 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 4446 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 7.9" Foldable LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 2240x2440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | HarmonyOS 4.3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | 156.6×144.1×4.6 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Mate X6
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate X6
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2240x2440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Mate X6
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Huawei Mate X6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate X3 leads Huawei Mate X6 by 10.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Huawei Mate X6 are nearly equal (72/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X6 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (66/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X6 is a bit better (72/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate X6 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (52/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Huawei Mate X6?
The Huawei Mate X6 edges out the Huawei Mate X3 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Huawei Mate X6?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Huawei Mate X6 — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Huawei Mate X6?
The Huawei Mate X6 leads on camera score (66/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Huawei Mate X6?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Mate X6 is a better fit for active users.