Huawei Mate X3 vs Huawei P40 Lite
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Huawei P40 Lite (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate X3 leads — 61/100 vs 37/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate X3 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4200); 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 P40 Lite is noticeably lighter (183g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Huawei P40 Lite
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 4200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Huawei P40 Lite better?
- Lighter: 183g vs 239g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Huawei P40 Lite, the Huawei Mate X3 scores 24 points higher (61/100 vs 37/100). 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 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (72/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (82/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (40/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (64/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P40 Lite significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (61/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Huawei P40 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | 159.2×76.3×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | — | $300 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei P40 Lite
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei P40 Lite
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei P40 Lite
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Huawei P40 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate X3 leads Huawei P40 Lite by 170.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate X3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (72/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (82/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (40/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (64/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P40 Lite significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (61/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Huawei P40 Lite?
The Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite by 24 points (61/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Huawei P40 Lite?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Huawei P40 Lite — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Huawei P40 Lite?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Huawei P40 Lite?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on performance (72/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Huawei P40 Lite?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users.