Huawei Mate X3 vs Huawei nova 12s
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Huawei nova 12s (2024) 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 12s is noticeably lighter (168g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Huawei nova 12s
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 12s 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 12s, 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 12s (72/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Huawei nova 12s are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12s 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 12s (64/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12s significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (90/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Huawei nova 12s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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 | 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 12s
- 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 12s
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova 12s
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Huawei nova 12s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate X3 leads Huawei nova 12s 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 12s (72/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Huawei nova 12s are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12s 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 12s (64/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12s 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 12s?
The Huawei Mate X3 edges out the Huawei nova 12s 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 12s?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Huawei nova 12s — 55/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Huawei nova 12s?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on performance (72/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Huawei nova 12s?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users.