Huawei Mate X3 vs Nokia 8
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate X3 leads — 61/100 vs 29/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate X3 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei Mate X3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,530,652 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Nokia 8
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1530652 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 239g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Nokia 8, the Huawei Mate X3 scores 32 points higher (61/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (72/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (40/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (64/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (72/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (82/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (40/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (64/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (84/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Nokia 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 438016 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 427 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 1500 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 5.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 2560x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 3090 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 7.1 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 160 g | |
| Launch price | — | $699 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Nokia 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate X3 leads Nokia 8 by 249.5% 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 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (72/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (82/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (40/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (64/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (84/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Nokia 8?
The Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 32 points (61/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Nokia 8?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Nokia 8 — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Nokia 8?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Nokia 8?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on performance (72/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Nokia 8?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users.