Huawei Mate X3 vs Huawei Nova 15 Pro
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Huawei Nova 15 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro leads — 65/100 vs 61/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 15 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4800); the Huawei Mate X3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,530,652 vs 1,181,469); the Huawei Nova 15 Pro is noticeably lighter (202g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Huawei Nova 15 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1530652 vs 1181469
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 4323
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Huawei Nova 15 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 202g vs 239g
- Better camera (50/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Huawei Nova 15 Pro, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro scores 4 points higher (65/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro leads (50/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (72/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro is a bit better (70/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (69/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Huawei Nova 15 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 1181469 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1421 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 4323 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 2856x1320 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | EMUI 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | 163.0×78.0×6.9 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 202 g | |
| Launch price | — | $619 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Nova 15 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 15 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Nova 15 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Huawei Nova 15 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate X3 leads Huawei Nova 15 Pro by 29.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate X3
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (72/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro is a bit better (70/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (69/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Huawei Nova 15 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 15 Pro edges out the Huawei Mate X3 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Huawei Nova 15 Pro?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Huawei Nova 15 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 15 Pro leads on camera score (50/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Huawei Nova 15 Pro?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on performance (72/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Huawei Nova 15 Pro?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Nova 15 Pro is a better fit for active users.