Huawei Mate X3 vs Huawei Y8s
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Huawei Y8s (2020) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate X3 leads — 61/100 vs 32/100 (a 29-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 336,905); the Huawei Mate X3 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Y8s doesn't; the Huawei Y8s is noticeably lighter (180g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Huawei Y8s
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1530652 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Huawei Y8s better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 239g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Huawei Y8s, the Huawei Mate X3 scores 29 points higher (61/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (72/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (40/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (64/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y8s (72/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Huawei Y8s (82/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (40/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y8s (64/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y8s significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (70/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Huawei Y8s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 336905 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 362 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 1222 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1, no Google Play Services | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | 162.4×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Y8s
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Y8s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Y8s
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Huawei Y8s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate X3 leads Huawei Y8s by 354.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y8s (72/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Huawei Y8s (82/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (40/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y8s (64/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y8s significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (70/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Huawei Y8s?
The Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y8s by 29 points (61/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Huawei Y8s?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Huawei Y8s — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Huawei Y8s?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Huawei Y8s?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on performance (72/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Huawei Y8s?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users.