Huawei Mate X3 vs Poco X8 Pro
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 63/100 vs 61/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,977,887 vs 1,530,652); the Poco X8 Pro is noticeably lighter (196g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Poco X8 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1555
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1977887 vs 1530652
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 66W
- Lighter: 196g vs 239g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Poco X8 Pro scores 2 points higher (63/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (76/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (57/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 1977887 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 6405 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 67W | |
| 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 | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 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 | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | $350 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco X8 Pro
- 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
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Huawei Mate X3 by 22.6% 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 X8 Pro and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (76/100 vs 72/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (57/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro edges out the Huawei Mate X3 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Poco X8 Pro?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 63/100.
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Poco X8 Pro?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users. The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.