Huawei Mate X3 vs Huawei nova 14i
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Huawei nova 14i (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate X3 leads — 61/100 vs 38/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 14i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4800); the Huawei Mate X3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,530,652 vs 424,216); the Huawei Mate X3 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 14i doesn't; the Huawei nova 14i is noticeably lighter (216g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Huawei nova 14i
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1530652 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 1423
- Faster charging: 66W vs 22W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Huawei nova 14i better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 216g vs 239g
- Better portability (40/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Huawei nova 14i, the Huawei Mate X3 scores 23 points higher (61/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (72/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (72/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (82/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14i notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (40/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Huawei nova 14i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 7.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 22W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | EMUI 14.2 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | 171.6×79.9×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | — | $400 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova 14i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 14i
- 7.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova 14i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Huawei nova 14i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate X3 leads Huawei nova 14i by 260.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate X3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (72/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (82/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14i notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (40/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Huawei nova 14i?
The Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i by 23 points (61/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Huawei nova 14i?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Huawei nova 14i — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Huawei nova 14i?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Huawei nova 14i?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on performance (72/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Huawei nova 14i?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users.