Huawei Mate X3 vs Huawei nova 5
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Huawei nova 5 (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate X3 leads — 61/100 vs 45/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate X3 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Huawei Mate X3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,530,652 vs 565,851); the Huawei Mate X3 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 5 doesn't; the Huawei nova 5 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Huawei nova 5
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1530652 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 2120
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 17/100)
What makes Huawei nova 5 better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 239g
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (84/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Huawei nova 5, the Huawei Mate X3 scores 16 points higher (61/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (72/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (64/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (72/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 5 and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Huawei nova 5 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (64/100 vs 17/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (84/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Huawei nova 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 565851 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 797 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 2120 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.4" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 3500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | 157.4×74.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova 5
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 5
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova 5
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Huawei nova 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate X3 leads Huawei nova 5 by 170.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (72/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 5 and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Huawei nova 5 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (64/100 vs 17/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (84/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Huawei nova 5?
The Huawei Mate X3 is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 5 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Huawei nova 5?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Huawei nova 5 — 45/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Huawei nova 5?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on performance (72/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Huawei nova 5?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users.