Huawei Mate X3 vs Samsung Galaxy A26
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate X3 leads — 61/100 vs 51/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A26 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the Huawei Mate X3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,530,652 vs 767,711); the Samsung Galaxy A26 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Samsung Galaxy A26
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1530652 vs 767711
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 2710
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A26 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 200g vs 239g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Huawei Mate X3 scores 10 points higher (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (72/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (64/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (72/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (64/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (63/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 767711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 2710 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $250 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate X3 leads Samsung Galaxy A26 by 99.4% 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 Samsung Galaxy A26 (72/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (64/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (63/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Huawei Mate X3 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A26 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on performance (72/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users.