Huawei Mate X3 vs Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate X3 leads — 61/100 vs 56/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Huawei Mate X3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,530,652 vs 783,606); the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G is noticeably lighter (181g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
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 25W
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A73 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 181g vs 239g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G, the Huawei Mate X3 scores 5 points higher (61/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (72/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G leads (51/100 vs 40/100). 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 A73 5G (72/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (64/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (74/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Samsung Galaxy A73 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | 163.7×76.1×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 181 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Samsung Galaxy A73 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate X3 leads Samsung Galaxy A73 5G by 95.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (72/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (64/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (74/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G?
The Huawei Mate X3 edges out the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy A73 5G leads on camera score (51/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on performance (72/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users.