Huawei Mate X3 vs Huawei nova 3
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Huawei nova 3 (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate X3 leads — 61/100 vs 32/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate X3 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Huawei Mate X3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,530,652 vs 470,805); the Huawei nova 3 is noticeably lighter (166g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Huawei nova 3
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1530652 vs 470805
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 1617
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Huawei nova 3 better?
- Lighter: 166g vs 239g
- Better portability (87/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Huawei nova 3, the Huawei Mate X3 scores 29 points higher (61/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (72/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (40/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (64/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (72/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (82/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (40/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (64/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (87/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Huawei nova 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | Hisilicon Kirin 970 | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 470805 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 1617 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 3750 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 8TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | 157.0×73.7×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 166 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova 3
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 3
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova 3
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Huawei nova 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate X3 leads Huawei nova 3 by 225.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (72/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (82/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (40/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (64/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (87/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Huawei nova 3?
The Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 by 29 points (61/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Huawei nova 3?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Huawei nova 3 — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Huawei nova 3?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Huawei nova 3?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on performance (72/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Huawei nova 3?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users.