Huawei Mate X3 vs Poco F8
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 61/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4800); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,530,652); the Poco F8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Poco F8
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1530652
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Lighter: 205g vs 239g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 72/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Poco F8, the Poco F8 scores 13 points higher (74/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 72/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (91/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (54/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Poco F8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 9287 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.6" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 239 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Huawei Mate X3 by 51.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate X3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (91/100 vs 72/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (86/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (54/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate X3 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Poco F8?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Poco F8 — 74/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 72/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Poco F8?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users. The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.