Huawei Mate X3 vs Nokia G42
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate X3 leads — 61/100 vs 39/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G42 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the Huawei Mate X3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,530,652 vs 477,542); the Nokia G42 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Nokia G42
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1530652 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 1816
- Faster charging: 66W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Nokia G42 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 193g vs 239g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Nokia G42, the Huawei Mate X3 scores 22 points higher (61/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (72/100 vs 41/100). 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 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (72/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (82/100 vs 44/100). 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 Nokia G42 (64/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (57/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Nokia G42 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 477542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 1816 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 20W | |
| 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 | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 560 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Nokia G42, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate X3 leads Nokia G42 by 220.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (72/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (82/100 vs 44/100).
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 Nokia G42 (64/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (57/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Nokia G42?
The Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 22 points (61/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Nokia G42?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Nokia G42 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Nokia G42?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Nokia G42?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on performance (72/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Nokia G42?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users.