Huawei Mate X3 vs Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9030S. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 61/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the Huawei Mate X3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,530,652 vs 1,273,046); the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max is thinner (8.1mm vs 11.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1530652 vs 1273046
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3894
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 230g vs 239g
- Better camera (74/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max scores 10 points higher (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (72/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (83/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (39/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 1273046 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1273 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 3894 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1308x2880 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate X3 leads Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max by 20.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (72/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (74/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (83/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (39/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate X3 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on performance (72/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.