Huawei Mate X3 vs Huawei nova 12 Lite
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Huawei nova 12 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate X3 leads — 61/100 vs 55/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate X3 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4500); the Huawei Mate X3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,530,652 vs 783,606); the Huawei nova 12 Lite is noticeably lighter (168g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Huawei nova 12 Lite
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1530652 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Huawei nova 12 Lite better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 239g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (90/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Huawei nova 12 Lite, the Huawei Mate X3 scores 6 points higher (61/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (72/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (64/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Lite (72/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Huawei nova 12 Lite are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 Lite and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Lite (64/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 Lite significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (90/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Huawei nova 12 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 783606 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 2943 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1084x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 60 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | HarmonyOS 4.0 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | 161.3×75.0×6.9 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova 12 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12 Lite
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova 12 Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Huawei nova 12 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate X3 leads Huawei nova 12 Lite by 95.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Lite (72/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Huawei nova 12 Lite are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 Lite and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Lite (64/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 Lite significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (90/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Huawei nova 12 Lite?
The Huawei Mate X3 edges out the Huawei nova 12 Lite by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Huawei nova 12 Lite?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Huawei nova 12 Lite — 55/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Huawei nova 12 Lite?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on performance (72/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Huawei nova 12 Lite?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users.