Huawei Mate X3 vs Redmi 17C 5G
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Redmi 17C 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate X3 leads — 61/100 vs 43/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 17C 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the Huawei Mate X3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,530,652 vs 528,398); the Redmi 17C 5G is noticeably lighter (211g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Redmi 17C 5G
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1530652 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 66W vs 33W
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi 17C 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 211g vs 239g
- Better portability (50/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Redmi 17C 5G, the Huawei Mate X3 scores 18 points higher (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (72/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (64/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C 5G (72/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C 5G (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 17C 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (50/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Redmi 17C 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 1980 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $139 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 17C 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 17C 5G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi 17C 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Redmi 17C 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate X3 leads Redmi 17C 5G by 189.7% 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 Redmi 17C 5G (72/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C 5G (82/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 17C 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (50/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Redmi 17C 5G?
The Huawei Mate X3 is noticeably better than the Redmi 17C 5G — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Redmi 17C 5G?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Redmi 17C 5G — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Redmi 17C 5G?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Redmi 17C 5G?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on performance (72/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Redmi 17C 5G?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users.