Huawei Mate X3 vs Huawei nova 12 Ultra
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (2023) runs on the Kirin 9000S. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate X3 leads — 61/100 vs 56/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate X3 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4600); the Huawei Mate X3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,530,652 vs 1,030,315); the Huawei nova 12 Ultra is noticeably lighter (198g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1530652 vs 1030315
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1325
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 4118
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 62/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Huawei nova 12 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 198g vs 239g
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Huawei nova 12 Ultra, the Huawei Mate X3 scores 5 points higher (61/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (72/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (72/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (63/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Huawei nova 12 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | Kirin 9000S | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 1030315 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1325 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 4118 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1224x2776 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 163.1×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2776
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Huawei nova 12 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate X3 leads Huawei nova 12 Ultra by 48.6% 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 62/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (63/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Huawei nova 12 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate X3 edges out the Huawei nova 12 Ultra by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Huawei nova 12 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Huawei nova 12 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Huawei nova 12 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on performance (72/100 vs 62/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Huawei nova 12 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users. The Huawei nova 12 Ultra is a better fit for active users.