Huawei Mate X3 vs Lava Play Max
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate X3 leads — 61/100 vs 48/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Play Max has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the Huawei Mate X3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,530,652 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Lava Play Max
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1530652 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 2813
- Faster charging: 66W vs 33W
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Overall rating 48/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Lava Play Max, the Huawei Mate X3 scores 13 points higher (61/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (72/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (40/100 vs 30/100). 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 Play Max (72/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (64/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Lava Play Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 2813 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| 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 | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 15 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 239 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Lava Play Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate X3 leads Lava Play Max by 74.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (72/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (82/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (64/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Lava Play Max?
The Huawei Mate X3 is noticeably better than the Lava Play Max — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Lava Play Max?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Lava Play Max — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Lava Play Max?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Lava Play Max?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on performance (72/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Lava Play Max?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users.