Huawei Mate X3 vs Motorola Moto G86
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Motorola Moto G86 (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate X3 leads — 61/100 vs 56/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G86 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4800); the Huawei Mate X3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,530,652 vs 879,714); the Motorola Moto G86 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Motorola Moto G86
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 30W
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G86 better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 239g
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Motorola Moto G86, the Huawei Mate X3 scores 5 points higher (61/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (72/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G86 (72/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G86 and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100. In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (64/100 vs 59/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G86 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (70/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Motorola Moto G86 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 2813 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.7" P-OLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1220x2712 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | 161.2×74.7×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | $224 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Moto G86
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G86
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1220x2712
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Motorola Moto G86
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Motorola Moto G86, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate X3 leads Motorola Moto G86 by 74.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate X3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G86 (72/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G86 and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (64/100 vs 59/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G86 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (70/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Motorola Moto G86?
The Huawei Mate X3 edges out the Motorola Moto G86 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Motorola Moto G86?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Motorola Moto G86 — 56/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Motorola Moto G86?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on performance (72/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Motorola Moto G86?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users.