Huawei Mate X3 vs Huawei nova 9 SE
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Huawei nova 9 SE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate X3 leads — 61/100 vs 39/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate X3 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Huawei Mate X3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,530,652 vs 424,216); the Huawei nova 9 SE is noticeably lighter (191g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Huawei nova 9 SE
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1530652 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Huawei nova 9 SE better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 239g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Huawei nova 9 SE, the Huawei Mate X3 scores 22 points higher (61/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (72/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (64/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (72/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (82/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (64/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (65/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Huawei nova 9 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 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 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova 9 SE
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 9 SE
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova 9 SE
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Huawei nova 9 SE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate X3 leads Huawei nova 9 SE by 260.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (72/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (82/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (64/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (65/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Huawei nova 9 SE?
The Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE by 22 points (61/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Huawei nova 9 SE?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Huawei nova 9 SE — 39/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Huawei nova 9 SE?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on performance (72/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Huawei nova 9 SE?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users.