Huawei Mate X3 vs Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads — 70/100 vs 61/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 4800); the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,771 vs 1,530,652); the Huawei Mate X3 is noticeably lighter (239g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1636
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 239g vs 299g
- Better display (82/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1825771 vs 1530652
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 4800 mAh
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 72/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate scores 9 points higher (70/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (75/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (67/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (74/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (52/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 1825771 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 5775 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 2232x3184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP58 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 299 g | |
| Launch price | — | $2799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads Huawei Mate X3 by 16.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate X3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (75/100 vs 72/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (82/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (67/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (74/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate 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 XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate edges out the Huawei Mate X3 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.