Huawei Mate X3 vs Realme 9 5G Speed
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Realme 9 5G Speed (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate X3 leads — 61/100 vs 50/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 9 5G Speed has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Huawei Mate X3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,530,652 vs 783,606); the Huawei Mate X3 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 9 5G Speed doesn't; the Realme 9 5G Speed is noticeably lighter (199g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Realme 9 5G Speed
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1530652 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 2943
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 76/100)
What makes Realme 9 5G Speed better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 239g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Realme 9 5G Speed, the Huawei Mate X3 scores 11 points higher (61/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (72/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (64/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (72/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (82/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (40/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (64/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 9 5G Speed significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (54/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Realme 9 5G Speed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 783606 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 2943 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | 164.4×75.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme 9 5G Speed
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 9 5G Speed
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme 9 5G Speed
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Realme 9 5G Speed, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate X3 leads Realme 9 5G Speed by 95.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (72/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (82/100 vs 76/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (40/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (64/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 9 5G Speed significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (54/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Realme 9 5G Speed?
The Huawei Mate X3 is noticeably better than the Realme 9 5G Speed — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Realme 9 5G Speed?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Realme 9 5G Speed — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Realme 9 5G Speed?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Realme 9 5G Speed?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on performance (72/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Realme 9 5G Speed?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users.