Huawei Mate X3 vs Poco F9 Ultra
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 61/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 1,530,652); the Poco F9 Ultra is thinner (8.5mm vs 11.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Poco F9 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Overall rating 61/100
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 1530652
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8050 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 238g vs 239g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 72/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (31/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Poco F9 Ultra, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 29 points higher (90/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (98/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (31/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Poco F9 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 4165108 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 8050 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 238 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Poco F9 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads Huawei Mate X3 by 63.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (98/100 vs 72/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (90/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (91/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (31/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 by 29 points (90/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Poco F9 Ultra — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 72/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users. The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.