Huawei Mate X3 vs Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate (2025) runs on the Kirin 9020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate leads — 62/100 vs 61/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 4800); the Huawei Mate X3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,530,652 vs 1,383,793); the Huawei Mate X3 is noticeably lighter (239g vs 298g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1530652 vs 1383793
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 4446
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 239g vs 298g
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate better?
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 4800 mAh
- Better camera (51/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate, the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate scores 1 points higher (62/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate leads (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate are nearly equal (72/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XTs 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 XTs Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | Kirin 9020 | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 1383793 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1370 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 4446 | |
| 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 | 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 5.1 (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 XTs Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate XTs 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 XTs Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate X3 leads Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate 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 XTs Ultimate are nearly equal (72/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate (82/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XTs 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 XTs Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate edges out the Huawei Mate X3 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate leads on camera score (51/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate is a better fit for active users.