Huawei Mate X3 vs Huawei nova 5i Pro
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Huawei nova 5i Pro (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate X3 leads — 61/100 vs 44/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate X3 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4000); 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 5i Pro doesn't; the Huawei nova 5i Pro is noticeably lighter (178g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Huawei nova 5i Pro
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 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Huawei nova 5i Pro better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 239g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Huawei nova 5i Pro, the Huawei Mate X3 scores 17 points higher (61/100 vs 44/100). 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 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (72/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (82/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Huawei nova 5i Pro are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (64/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5i Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (69/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Huawei nova 5i Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| 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 | 156.1×73.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova 5i Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 5i Pro
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova 5i Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Huawei nova 5i Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate X3 leads Huawei nova 5i Pro 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 5i Pro (72/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (82/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Huawei nova 5i Pro are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (64/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5i 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 5i Pro?
The Huawei Mate X3 is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 5i Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Huawei nova 5i Pro?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Huawei nova 5i Pro — 44/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Huawei nova 5i Pro?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on performance (72/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Huawei nova 5i Pro?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users.