Huawei Mate X3 vs Huawei nova 12 SE
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Huawei nova 12 SE (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate X3 leads — 61/100 vs 44/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate X3 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Huawei Mate X3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,530,652 vs 424,216); the Huawei nova 12 SE is noticeably lighter (186g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Huawei nova 12 SE
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1530652 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Huawei nova 12 SE better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 186g vs 239g
- Better camera (49/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Huawei nova 12 SE, the Huawei Mate X3 scores 17 points higher (61/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (72/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (64/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (72/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (82/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 SE is a bit better (49/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (64/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 SE significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (74/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Huawei nova 12 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 1423 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | EMUI 14, no Google Play Services | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | 162.4×75.5×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova 12 SE
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12 SE
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova 12 SE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Huawei nova 12 SE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate X3 leads Huawei nova 12 SE by 260.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (72/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (82/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 SE is a bit better (49/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (64/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 SE significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (74/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Huawei nova 12 SE?
The Huawei Mate X3 is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 12 SE — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Huawei nova 12 SE?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Huawei nova 12 SE — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Huawei nova 12 SE?
The Huawei nova 12 SE leads on camera score (49/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Huawei nova 12 SE?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on performance (72/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Huawei nova 12 SE?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users.