Huawei Mate X3 vs Poco M8
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate X3 leads — 61/100 vs 54/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8 has the bigger battery (5520 mAh vs 4800); the Huawei Mate X3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,530,652 vs 837,903); the Poco M8 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Poco M8
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1530652 vs 837903
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3000
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Poco M8 better?
- Bigger battery: 5520 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 178g vs 239g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Poco M8, the Huawei Mate X3 scores 7 points higher (61/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (72/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (64/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Poco M8 (72/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (79/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Poco M8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 837903 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 3000 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5520 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | — | $209 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco M8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco M8
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Poco M8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate X3 leads Poco M8 by 82.7% 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 notably outperforms the Poco M8 (72/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (79/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Poco M8?
The Huawei Mate X3 edges out the Poco M8 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Poco M8?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Poco M8 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Poco M8?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Poco M8?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on performance (72/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Poco M8?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users.