Huawei Mate X3 vs Poco F9 Pro
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 61/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 1,530,652); the Poco F9 Pro is noticeably lighter (206g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Poco F9 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Overall rating 61/100
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 1530652
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 206g vs 239g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 72/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Poco F9 Pro, the Poco F9 Pro scores 23 points higher (84/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (95/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (84/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (47/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Poco F9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 3228426 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1156x2510 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6330 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $699 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Poco F9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Huawei Mate X3 by 52.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate X3
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (95/100 vs 72/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (74/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (84/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (47/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 by 23 points (84/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Poco F9 Pro?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Poco F9 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 72/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Poco F9 Pro?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users. The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.