Huawei Mate X3 vs Lava Blaze Curve
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Lava Blaze Curve (2024) runs on the Dimensity 7050. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate X3 leads — 61/100 vs 54/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Blaze Curve has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Mate X3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,530,652 vs 806,012); the Huawei Mate X3 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze Curve doesn't; the Lava Blaze Curve is noticeably lighter (189g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Lava Blaze Curve
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1530652 vs 806012
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 2398
- Faster charging: 66W vs 33W
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Lava Blaze Curve better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 239g
- Better camera (48/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Lava Blaze Curve, the Huawei Mate X3 scores 7 points higher (61/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (72/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (64/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve (72/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Lava Blaze Curve are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Curve is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve (64/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Curve significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (57/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Lava Blaze Curve | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | Dimensity 7050 | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 806012 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 2398 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | 161.8×74.0×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Lava Blaze Curve
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Blaze Curve
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Lava Blaze Curve
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Lava Blaze Curve, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate X3 leads Lava Blaze Curve by 89.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve (72/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Lava Blaze Curve are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Curve is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Curve (64/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Curve significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (57/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Lava Blaze Curve?
The Huawei Mate X3 edges out the Lava Blaze Curve by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Lava Blaze Curve?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Lava Blaze Curve — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Lava Blaze Curve?
The Lava Blaze Curve leads on camera score (48/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Lava Blaze Curve?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on performance (72/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Lava Blaze Curve?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users.