Huawei Mate X3 vs Huawei nova 13 Pro
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Huawei nova 13 Pro (2024) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate X3 leads — 61/100 vs 53/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 13 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the Huawei Mate X3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,530,652 vs 682,743); the Huawei nova 13 Pro is noticeably lighter (209g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Huawei nova 13 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1530652 vs 682743
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 904
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 2420
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Huawei nova 13 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 209g vs 239g
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Huawei nova 13 Pro, the Huawei Mate X3 scores 8 points higher (61/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (72/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13 Pro (72/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 13 Pro and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Huawei nova 13 Pro are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Huawei nova 13 Pro are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (55/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Huawei nova 13 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | HiSilicon Kirin 8000 | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 682743 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 904 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 2420 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1224x2776 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | HarmonyOS 4.2 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | 163.4×74.9×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova 13 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 13 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2776
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova 13 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Huawei nova 13 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate X3 leads Huawei nova 13 Pro by 124.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13 Pro (72/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 13 Pro and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Huawei nova 13 Pro are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Huawei nova 13 Pro are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (55/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Huawei nova 13 Pro?
The Huawei Mate X3 edges out the Huawei nova 13 Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Huawei nova 13 Pro?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Huawei nova 13 Pro — 53/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Huawei nova 13 Pro?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on performance (72/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Huawei nova 13 Pro?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users.