Huawei Mate X3 vs Samsung Galaxy A05s
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Samsung Galaxy A05s (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate X3 leads — 61/100 vs 31/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A05s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the Huawei Mate X3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,530,652 vs 424,216); the Samsung Galaxy A05s is noticeably lighter (194g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Samsung Galaxy A05s
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1530652 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 1423
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A05s better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 194g vs 239g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Samsung Galaxy A05s, the Huawei Mate X3 scores 30 points higher (61/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (72/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (64/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05s (72/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05s (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05s (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05s (64/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05s significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (54/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Samsung Galaxy A05s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 1423 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 45 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 13 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | 168.0×77.8×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A05s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A05s
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A05s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Samsung Galaxy A05s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate X3 leads Samsung Galaxy A05s by 260.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05s (72/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05s (82/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05s (40/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05s (64/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05s significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (54/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Samsung Galaxy A05s?
The Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05s by 30 points (61/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Samsung Galaxy A05s?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Samsung Galaxy A05s — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Samsung Galaxy A05s?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Samsung Galaxy A05s?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on performance (72/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Samsung Galaxy A05s?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users.