Huawei Mate X3 vs Huawei Mate XT Ultimate
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (2024) runs on the Kirin 9010. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate X3 leads — 61/100 vs 57/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 4800); the Huawei Mate X3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,530,652 vs 1,177,196); the Huawei Mate X3 is noticeably lighter (239g vs 298g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Huawei Mate XT Ultimate
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1530652 vs 1177196
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 4323
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 239g vs 298g
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Huawei Mate XT Ultimate better?
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 4800 mAh
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate, the Huawei Mate X3 scores 4 points higher (61/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (72/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate is a bit better (74/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 20/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Huawei Mate XT Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | Kirin 9010 | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 1177196 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1421 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 4323 | |
| 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 | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 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 4.2 (China) | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 239 g | 298 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Mate XT Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate XT 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 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Huawei Mate XT Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate X3 leads Huawei Mate XT Ultimate by 30.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (72/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (82/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate is a bit better (74/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 20/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate X3 edges out the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate — 57/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on performance (72/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Mate XT Ultimate is a better fit for active users.