Huawei Mate X3 vs Lava Virat Curve 5G
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Lava Virat Curve 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate X3 leads — 61/100 vs 52/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Virat Curve 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the Huawei Mate X3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,530,652 vs 785,352).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Lava Virat Curve 5G
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1530652 vs 785352
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 995
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 2925
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Lava Virat Curve 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Overall rating 52/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Lava Virat Curve 5G, the Huawei Mate X3 scores 9 points higher (61/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (72/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (72/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Lava Virat Curve 5G are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). 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 is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Lava Virat Curve 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | Dimensity 7100 | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 785352 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 995 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 2925 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP64 | |
| 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 Virat Curve 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Lava Virat Curve 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate X3 leads Lava Virat Curve 5G by 94.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (72/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Lava Virat Curve 5G are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
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 is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Lava Virat Curve 5G?
The Huawei Mate X3 edges out the Lava Virat Curve 5G by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Lava Virat Curve 5G?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Lava Virat Curve 5G — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Lava Virat Curve 5G?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Lava Virat Curve 5G?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on performance (72/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Lava Virat Curve 5G?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users.