Huawei Mate X3 vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 61/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4800); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,604,459 vs 1,530,652); the Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (218g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2604459 vs 1530652
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 218g vs 239g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 72/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 10 points higher (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (91/100 vs 72/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (91/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (46/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 2604459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 10243 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| 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 / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $469 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Huawei Mate X3 by 41.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate X3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (91/100 vs 72/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (46/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate X3 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 72/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.